A few years ago, Kornelija Maceviciene ruled against Soviet officers for a brutal crackdown on pro-independence protesters in her country in 1991. That has made her a target for a Russian court.
Tag: USSR (Former Soviet Union)
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What We Know About Israeli Hostages Hamas Released on Wednesday
The sixth round of hostage releases since the cease-fire began involved 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals.
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Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons
To meet the demand, the U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems that marry advanced Western weaponry with Soviet-era items still in Ukrainian stockpiles.
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Meet Vladimir Medinsky, Putin’s Ghostwriter
From the shadows, Vladimir Medinsky has helped construct the ideological edifice of Russia today.
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Ukraine Replaces the Soviet Symbol on the Motherland Monument
The Motherland Monument — a 335-foot-tall stainless steel behemoth towering over Ukraine’s capital — was unveiled in 1981 and designed to assert Soviet invincibility.