As the situation at the borders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland continues to evolve, recent reports indicate that Latvian border guards have not turned away any illegal migrants. This follows a trend in which neighboring countries have faced varying degrees of illegal border crossings, with Polish authorities turning back 13 migrants on Wednesday. In Lithuania, a notable occurrence happened on Monday when two migrants were turned away after a 26-day hiatus, indicating a significant shift in the flow of illegal crossings compared to previous years. This year, Lithuania has thus far denied entry to 14 illegal migrants in total. This is a stark contrast to 2022, when there were over 1,600 attempts to enter illegally from Belarus. The figures illustrate a downward trend in the number of illegal crossings when compared to the previous years’. In 2021, the border crisis peaked, prompting heightened security measures and political tensions between the EU and Belarus, with the latter accused of orchestrating the migrant influx. The migrant crisis that began in 2021 continues to impact the security dynamics in Eastern Europe. The region has faced challenges in managing migration flows, particularly from Belarus. The issue remains politically charged, with the West blaming the Belarusian regime for manipulating these migration patterns, which add layers of complexity to EU foreign policy and border control efforts. This ongoing situation necessitates sustained monitoring and engagement between the EU member states involved and Belarus to ensure stability and security in the region.