The ugly task of Putin-proofing your border

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The ugly task of Putin-proofing your border

Russia’s European neighbours hate landmines. They are installing them anyway

Apr 22nd 2025

THIS SPRING, the Lithuanian hamlet of Lavoriskes is tranquil. No traffic disturbs the country road that leads from the village to a nearby border checkpoint with Belarus, a client state of Russia. The loudest noise is birdsong.

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