Border gates closed, US calls to ‘leave the country immediately’

In a written statement from the US Embassy in Minsk, it was recalled that Lithuania decided to close some border crossings with Belarus.

“POLAND, LITHUANIA, LATVIA…”

Noting that other European countries neighboring Belarus could make similar decisions, the statement said: “The Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian governments have declared that it is possible to close further border crossings with Belarus. US citizens in Belarus must leave the country immediately.” statements were included.

CALL TO RUSSIA AND UKRAINE IS ALSO CARRIED OUT

The statement also warned US citizens against traveling to Belarus, noting that the assistance that the US Embassy in Minsk can provide to US citizens in the country is limited.

The statement also included a warning to US citizens not to travel to Russia and Ukraine. (AA)