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On March 11th 1990, Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union as became the first Soviet republic to secede. This is how the Kremlin reacted. 🇱🇹

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Michael Kee1 year ago

What do you think happened in the US the last time states tried to secede?

Standing for Freedom Center2 years ago

The Berlin Wall fell for a reason. It would be foolish to consider trying to rebuild it - and all it represents - today.

Olivia1 year ago

And today, Lithuania stands as a shining example of what happens when a nation chooses freedom over tyranny. Their GDP per capita has grown 7x since independence. This is why we must always defend sovereignty against authoritarian control.

परी सी1 year ago

Lithuania’s declaration of independence in 1990 was a historic moment—the first domino to fall in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The Last True Roman1 year ago

Stop pushing this nonsense. This is how the Soviet Union reacted, and in case you didn’t realise, they let every republic secede in 1991. They also withdrew every Soviet soldier from Eastern Europe on the promise NATO wouldn’t expand east. How did that turn out?

Dani Blekman1 year ago

And in the following year, the Soviet Union became history, making the world a better place.

KnojeRR1 year ago

Most states aren't that happy when a region wants to be independent...

Andrew Borix1 year ago

And why it doesn't surprise me...

WW3finalboss1 year ago

average russia lol ..

Ivan Eurasianoff 🇷🇺☦️1 year ago

And soon we all will see how Washington reacts to secession of Texas 👍

MC1 year ago

I remember when Soviet tanks rolled into Vilnius. It was really frightening times. I’m so proud and happy that our strong Lithuanian people fought for our independence and we won without firing one bullet. 🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹

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