As the agency writes, Brussels seeks to relieve the tension that has arisen between Russia and the Baltic republic.
“European officials are negotiating the removal of the territory (the Kaliningrad region. -
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) from sanctions that have begun to affect industrial goods such as steel,” the report says.
It is noted that the negotiations "pave the way for an agreement", which could be concluded in early July if Lithuania withdraws its objections.
On June 17, Lithuanian Railways notified Kaliningrad Railways of stopping the transit of a number of sanctioned goods from June 18.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that lifting restrictions on transit is the prerogative of the EC.
As noted in the Kremlin, Russia is determined to resolve the situation with the transport blockade of Kaliningrad by Lithuania.
According to Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, retaliatory measures are able to "cut off the oxygen" in the Baltics.