Lithuania and Poland ‘may close Belarus borders’ due to Wagner fighters

Poland and Lithuania are considering closing their respective borders with Belarus amid concerns over the presence there of the Wagner mercenary group, Lithuanian Deputy Interior Minister Arnoldas Abramavicius told reporters on Friday, Report informs, citing The Guardian.

“The considerations are real. The possibility of closing the border exists,” he said.

Belarus has been hosting Wagner fighters after their short-lived rebellion against Russia’s top military brass.