Lithuanian carriers are facing ongoing challenges with their trucks, which are still detained in Belarus with no sign of resolution. According to E. Mikėnas, head of the Lithuanian Road Carriers Association (Linava), there have been no confirmed cases of trucks being returned to their owners, and members are still receiving updated bills for the storage of their vehicles. This situation highlights the difficulties faced by Lithuanian transport companies and the lack of support from the Belarusian authorities.

Many carriers within the association had previously paid for the storage of their vehicles in hopes of recovering their assets, believing they might reduce potential losses amid a complex situation. However, as asserted by E. Mikėnas, paying these storage invoices has not resulted in any guarantees for the return of the trucks and trailers. The developments continue to reflect the fragile relations between Lithuania and Belarus concerning the transport sector, raising concerns over the economic impact on Lithuanian businesses.

The ongoing detention of trucks underscores broader geopolitical issues that resonate within the region, particularly regarding the Belarusian regime’s disregard for international norms and the ramifications it has on neighboring countries, especially Lithuania. The persistence of this issue may force the Lithuanian government to reconsider its diplomatic and economic strategies toward Belarus, particularly concerning trade and transportation agreements as they aim to safeguard their national interests against the unpredictable actions of the Belarusian authorities.