Although tiny, Lithuania is the largest economy in the Baltic States and a eurozone member, giving the decision significance to European nations. “If we can do it, the rest of Europe can do it too,” the president said.
Tag: Russia
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When the Russians Picked the Wrong Town to Invade
The outgunned people of Vasylkiv, a provincial Ukrainian town, successfully fought off Russian troops in the early days of the war, helping to keep the capital safe and entering Ukraine’s military lore.
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Russia Retreats From Kyviv, Seeking to Regroup from Battering
A short drive from Kyiv in any direction turned up scenes of incinerated Russian vehicles, charred engine parts and chunks of armor. Attention is now shifting to the east, where Moscow says it is redirecting its forces.
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For Putin, the Invasion Is Another Failure in Ukraine
Beginning in 2004, the Russian leader’s repeated efforts to subjugate his neighbor have been defeated, frustrating his imperial ambitions.