Wagner Group mercenaries take up positions in Belarus' Grodno Oblast near the Lithuanian border, LRT reported, citing Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.
On 3 August, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on the Polish side, discussing the relocation of Wagner mercenaries in Belarus.
According to Nausėda, Lithuania has already taken steps to strengthen border security, and these measures include updating plans for deploying the military.
Lithuanian President emphasized the need for clear algorithms of action in case of crisis, including closing the border with Belarus.
“But this should be done in a coordinated way between Poland, Lithuania and Latvia,” Nausėda added.
According to the president, any hostile actions by the Wagner Group would be considered actions taken by Russia
On 29 July, Morawiecki said over 100 mercenaries had moved close to the Suwalki Gap.
Polish PM: Wagner group’s movement to Suwalki Gap step towards hybrid attack
On 1 August, two Belarusian helicopters violated Polish airspace at the eastern border.
Related:
- Defense Express: Wagner’s Belarus dynamics suggest it plans trouble in neighboring countries
- Wagner Group hires Belarusian recruits to fight in Poland, Lithuania – Ukraine’s National Resistance Center
- Lukashenka likely aiming to exploit his influence over Wagner Group to gain concessions from Putin – ISW
- Armed forces of Belarus active in areas bordering Ukraine – General Staff
