Belarus refuses to extradite Lithuanian convict to Vilnius

Belarus's General Prosecutor's Office rejected Lithuania's extradition request for Antanas Kondratas, convicted in Lithuania for rioting near the Seimas. The refusal, announced by Lithuania's Ministry of Justice, reflects ongoing bilateral tensions between Minsk and Vilnius. The move is consistent with Belarus's pattern of non-cooperation with EU states, but the specific case adds a minor diplomatic irritant.

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