BalticsPublished: 29 July 2026 at 22:50

Estonia and Lithuania to Help Latvia Curb Illegal Migration from Belarus

Lithuania has sent 20 border guards with service dogs, and Estonia plans to send additional forces to assist Latvia in limiting illegal migration from Belarus.

To curb illegal migration from Belarus, Latvia has received assistance from its Baltic neighbors. Lithuania has already deployed a group of 20 border guards accompanied by service dogs to help monitor Latvia's border. Meanwhile, Estonia has announced plans to send additional border guards to the Latvian border, reinforcing joint efforts to prevent illegal crossings. This cooperation among the Baltic states underscores their shared commitment to protecting external borders and countering hybrid threats.

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