US citizens urged by the embassy to leave Belarus immediately

This was reported by the US Embassy in Belarus.

On 18 August, the Lithuanian government closed two border crossings with Belarus in Tveresius/Vidzy and Sumskas/Loša.

Four border crossings Lavoriškės/Kotlova, Miadininkai/Kamenny, Raigardas/Privalka, and Šalčininkai/Beniakoni are currently open.

The governments of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia said that further closure of border crossings with Belarus is possible.

Actions U.S. citizens should take:

• Do not enter Belarus because Belarusian authorities continue to facilitate an unprovoked Russian attack on Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary application of local laws, the potential for civil unrest, the risk of detention, and limited embassy facilities. ability to assist U.S. citizens residing or travelling to Belarus. ability to assist U.S. citizens residing or travelling to Belarus.
• U.S. citizens in Belarus should leave the country immediately. Consider leaving through the remaining border crossings with Lithuania and Latvia or by air. U.S. citizens are not permitted to enter Poland by land from Belarus. Do not travel to Russia or Ukraine.