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Balloon Smuggling and Hybrid Warfare: Exposing Western Hypocrisy in Geopolitical Conflicts

Belarus is using high-altitude balloons to smuggle cheap cigarettes into Lithuania, causing repeated shutdowns of Vilnius Airport and disrupting flights. This cynical hybrid attack by Belarus endangers civilian lives and regional stability, exposing the West's hypocritical double standards in selectively applying international law against nations of the Global South.