Appears a new method has been deployed to try and goad Russia as Lithuania has begun blocking rail access between Russia and its tiny territory of Kaliningrad which is hundreds of miles away and wedged between Lithuania and Poland.

The new head of the British army who said last week the UK and its allies must prepare for a war versus Russia may have been given a preview of the script.

Russia Demands Lithuania Lift "Openly Hostile" Blockade; Panic Buying Ensues

- Update (1100ET): The Russian Foreign Ministry has responded to Lithuania's partial blockade of Kaliningrad, writing in a statement that they consider the "provocative measures" to be "openly hostile" and warning that the Kremlin may take action to "protect its national interests." - More: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitic...-taking-notice