According to reports, Latvian border guards have not turned back any illegal migrants attempting to cross the border over the weekend, which marks a notable change in the situation at the borders of the Baltic states. On the other hand, Polish authorities managed to repatriate 22 migrants on Saturday, indicating ongoing efforts to control illegal crossings in the region. This situation reflects broader patterns seen in border management among these neighboring countries, particularly in response to migration flows from Belarus.

Earlier last week, Lithuania itself rejected nine migrants after a month-long pause in such actions, bringing the total number of rejected migrants to 23 this year. This is a stark decline compared to the previous year when over 1,600 attempts were made to illegally enter Lithuania from Belarus. The significant reduction in entries is indicative of enhanced border security measures and possible shifts in migration patterns due to geopolitical tensions in the region.

The influx of migrants from Belarus into the eastern EU members began in 2021, with Western nations attributing these movements to organized actions by the Minsk regime. The context surrounding these migration events ties into larger discussions about border security, human rights, and the political situations in both Belarus and its neighboring countries. As these dynamics unfold, border policies will likely continue to evolve amid ongoing geopolitical pressures and humanitarian concerns.