Lithuania’s transit ban of EU sanctioned Russian goods through its territory has sparked a new conflict between Russia and the West. Russia has called the ban a “blockade” and promised response to Lithuania’s “hostile actions”. The United States has firmly backed Lithuania and reasserted the commitment to defend “every inch” of NATO territory. Is Kaliningrad the next flashpoint between Russia and NATO? Is Russia vs NATO war imminent? #Kaliningrad. #LithuaniaKaliningradRussia. #KaliningradTransitBan. #RussiaUkraineWar. CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX