Moscow claims to have prepared retaliatory measures against Lithuania and the European Union in connection with blocking the transit of sanctioned goods to the Kaliningrad region. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.

“Once again we warn you: if the situation does not stabilize in the coming days, then Russia will resort to tough measures in relation to Lithuania and the European Union.. Event preparations have already been completed. The solution to the problem took too long, ”Zakharova said in a comment..

The official did not specify exactly what measures the Kremlin intends to take, but a few days ago, the governor of the Kaliningrad region, Anton Alikhanov, announced a possible option for a complete ban on the import and export of any goods through the Baltic countries.. In his opinion, as a result of such a step, “the transport complex of the Baltic countries can be destroyed”.

Recall that since June 18, Vilnius has restricted the transit of goods to Kaliningrad that fall under EU sanctions.. Among them are construction materials, cement and metals..

The Kremlin called the decision illegal and responded with a series of exercises by the Baltic Fleet and ground units that trained twice a week to fire from Grad and Uragan launchers..

On June 26, it was reported that the European Commission is developing a document that will allow transit through Lithuania to Russian Kaliningrad of goods of the Russian Federation that are under sanctions.

The Spiegel publication also reported on the possibility of resuming transit..

Lithuania called this option unacceptable. The head of the diplomatic department of Lithuania said that concessions could encourage Russia to further aggressive behavior.