In times of growing tensions, a new connection emerged between the Baltic states and Poland

On Monday, the new Via Baltica connecting the Baltic states with Poland was opened, at a time of heightened tensions between Europe and Russia, as reported by the Delfi website.

The route runs through a narrow corridor between Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, known as the Suvalsky Breakthrough. Experts have long identified this strategic section as a possible target in the event of a Russian attack on NATO territory.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda described the new road as the most important corridor in the region at the opening ceremony. They emphasized its importance for defense and the economy, as it enables rapid NATO troop transport and promotes cross-border trade.

The Via Baltica is approximately 970 kilometers long and begins in Warsaw. It runs through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to Tallinn. It is part of the European route E67, which connects Finland with Czechia. The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport plans to extend further sections to the north.

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