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“We see the process itself as a hybrid aggression, which is not directed even against Lithuania, but against the entire European Union.
The basis for this is apparently the principled position of the EU and Lithuania on counterfeiting. [Baltarusijos prezidento] the results of the elections and the repression of civil society and activists for human rights, freedom of expression and fundamental human rights in Belarus. Also, apparently, the sanctions, which were recently reinforced by the agreement of the EU member states, ”I. Šimonytė told reporters on Wednesday.
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According to the Prime Minister, the Belarusian authorities are deliberately creating the conditions for illegal immigrants to cross the Lithuanian-Belarusian border.
“For that, we would see the objective of causing damage to our state, destabilizing the situation.” This situation is especially sensitive because the military exercises, which start this summer and autumn – “Zapad” – are an additional context that must be taken into account, “said I. Šimonytė.
Naming Lithuania’s actions to try to manage migration flows, I. Šimonytė highlights several measures.
“Army forces will be used to help, which will increase the number of people physically maintaining order at the border. The implementation of an additional physical barrier separating Lithuania and Belarus will also begin. This would be both a signal and a deterrent to organizers of illegal migratory flows, “said I. Šimonytė.
The government also plans to pass bills on Friday that would simplify asylum procedures. The Seimas is expected to adopt the laws during the extraordinary session of the Seimas to be held next week.
“We will also consult with our neighbors on additional controls at internal EU borders to make it absolutely clear that access to Western Europe will be severely restricted,” Šimonytė added.
Immigrants in the EU seek a better life
At the same time, I. Šimonytė stresses that people who try to enter Lithuania through the Belarusian border are often victims who have been deceived by usurers, promising a better life in the EU.
“These people are, as a rule, victims of transgressions. In this case, in addition to a regime that is completely spit on people and human rights. They are often misled by stories that it is very easy to enter the EU, only to pay a large amount of money.
A large percentage of those people sell everything they need to come. Humanitarian, this is a very common case of tragedy and I think we should look at it with great responsibility, ”said I. Šimonytė.
“These people, who are probably looking for a better life for their families, have heard stories about the flow of milk rivers in the EU along the banks of the Kissel.” People who win with it are persuaded to deliver his last property for having this opportunity to relocate, “added the prime minister.
According to data from the state border protection, more than a thousand people were detained on the border with Belarus this year. illegal migrants.
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