Lithuania's blockade of Kaliningrad ends

A couple of weeks ago Lithuania blocked train shipments of goods from one part of Russia to another (Kaliningrad). They justified their actions by citing the EU sanctions against Russia. The EU then distanced itself from Lithuania's actions, telling them that this was not done under their authority. Lithuania--an EU member--then hardened its position, essentially defying the EU in a clear case of the tail wagging the dog.

Now the EU has come out with a more forceful position, ending the blockade. The whole confrontation has embarrassed the EU and has made the EU look weak in the eyes of the world. I suspect that there is infighting among different factions in the EU.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2022/07/02/eu-caves-putin-wins-transportation-of-russian-goods-to-kaliningrad-through-lithuania-will-resume/

The EU has now dropped the blockade and the transport of goods between Kaliningrad and Russia will resume.  The EU decision was made before the NATO meeting in Madrid concluded; however, it looks like NATO postponed the announcement until after Biden left in order to save face on the reversal of position.