Lithuanian Couple Sentenced to Prison for Spying for Belarus
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A Lithuanian court has sentenced a couple to several years in prison for espionage activities conducted on behalf of Belarus. The verdict is not yet final and can still be appealed. The case represents part of ongoing tensions between Lithuania and Belarus, particularly following Belarus's disputed 2020 presidential election and subsequent crackdown on opposition figures. Lithuania, an EU and NATO member, has been a vocal critic of the Belarusian government under Alexander Lukashenko and has provided refuge to many Belarusian dissidents.