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With Lithuania, the Commission and the majority of EU states opposing it, Russia's wish of visa-free travelling to Kaliningrad through Lithuania appears unlikely (Photo: EUobserver)

Lithuania adds strain to Kaliningrad talks

Lithuania on Tuesday rejected the possibility of allowing visa-free transit via Lithuania before the country joins the EU. This statement, set to upset Russia who wants visa-free travelling between mainland Russia and Kaliningrad, will put further strain on the EU-Russia talks, and the hope of finding a solution before the 11 November summit in Copenhagen.

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With Lithuania, the Commission and the majority of EU states opposing it, Russia's wish of visa-free travelling to Kaliningrad through Lithuania appears unlikely (Photo: EUobserver)

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