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riversedge

(78,587 posts)
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 03:48 PM Feb 2023

"...the people of 🇱🇹, a country of 2.8 million, have raised funds to buy Ukraine multifunctional t

So good to see this.



On a day like this I couldn't be prouder of Lithuania.

For a month, the people of 🇱🇹, a country of 2.8 million, have raised funds to buy Ukraine multifunctional tactical radars.

Today they're gifting 11 million EUR worth of radars to help 🇺🇦 protect its skies&fight for freedom.


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"...the people of 🇱🇹, a country of 2.8 million, have raised funds to buy Ukraine multifunctional t (Original Post) riversedge Feb 2023 OP
These countries know what's at stake..god bless 'em! PortTack Feb 2023 #1
Latvia is not to happy with the ruzkies either... mitch96 Feb 2023 #2
He speaks flawless English. Probably speaks numerous languages. yardwork Feb 2023 #11
My Mom was from Ukraine. Only went to the 8th grade but spoke 5 languages...nt mitch96 Feb 2023 #12
Like many Europeans. paleotn Feb 2023 #20
I'm first generation off the boat from Latvia 🇱🇻 in 1950. tavernier Feb 2023 #17
I didn't know that was your history! yardwork Feb 2023 #21
That's very kind, thank you. tavernier Feb 2023 #24
So Cool! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #3
One comment that he made that was interesting was that they only last a few days to weeks. mitch96 Feb 2023 #14
TY & Lithuania! 💕🤷‍♀️ Cha Feb 2023 #4
WONDERFUL!!! 👍 nt Raine Feb 2023 #5
The Baltic States are an obvious target for Russian expansion.... Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #6
Yep, they know what happens when this shit starts...... KS Toronado Feb 2023 #16
like it republianmushroom Feb 2023 #7
Lithuania is proud of its full membership in EU and NATO since 2004 FakeNoose Feb 2023 #8
Roughly $5 per each of the 2.8M citizens of Lithuania. Sogo Feb 2023 #9
My grandfather's home country. sakabatou Feb 2023 #10
As a percentage of GDP, I think Lithuania has given more aid than any other nation Mysterian Feb 2023 #13
I have blue-wave Feb 2023 #15
I don't know who is paying for this stuff frpm Czechoslovakia, soldierant Feb 2023 #18
It's like the whole country had a bake sale for this effort. Kudos to Lithuania! Hekate Feb 2023 #19
Ukraine needs all the help it can get. I do not understand why the Us refuses to provide Lonestarblue Feb 2023 #22
God bless them! Katcat Feb 2023 #23

tavernier

(14,039 posts)
17. I'm first generation off the boat from Latvia 🇱🇻 in 1950.
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:07 PM
Feb 2023

Half of my family were murdered by Stalin, the rest were placed under Mother Russia where the occupied Russian soldiers abd families attempted to turn our beautiful cities into pig stys. The Baltic countries have lived under Russian rule and NEVER wish to do it again.

yardwork

(68,434 posts)
21. I didn't know that was your history!
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:37 PM
Feb 2023

Edited for clarity. I have enjoyed your clear and insightful posts for years. You know what's at stake.

tavernier

(14,039 posts)
24. That's very kind, thank you.
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 11:29 PM
Feb 2023

I’ve lived that history for 76 years and I well understand why the people of Ukraine and the Baltics are fighting to their last breath.

As far as my opinions on any other subject… you’re probably better off reading a fortune cookie. But thanks anyway.

2naSalit

(98,466 posts)
3. So Cool!
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 04:20 PM
Feb 2023

Arthur Rehi, in Estonia, is working with an organization that buys and kits tactical SUVs and deliver them to the Ukraine Army. They have only had funds for a few so far but they are getting more donations.

These countries know what they face if Ukraine is not the victor in this.

mitch96

(15,546 posts)
14. One comment that he made that was interesting was that they only last a few days to weeks.
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:01 PM
Feb 2023

Then they get shot up and in need of a new one...
War is expensive and a big waste of money..uff
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Wounded Bear

(63,358 posts)
6. The Baltic States are an obvious target for Russian expansion....
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 05:21 PM
Feb 2023

and they know it. They were under Russian and Soviet control for centuries before the breakup of USSR in 1991.

KS Toronado

(21,783 posts)
16. Yep, they know what happens when this shit starts......
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:07 PM
Feb 2023

First they came for Ukrainians and I did nothing, they know they're on Putler's hit list.

FakeNoose

(39,213 posts)
8. Lithuania is proud of its full membership in EU and NATO since 2004
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 05:23 PM
Feb 2023

They know that if Ukraine should fall, they're next. There is a lot riding on protecting Ukraine.

Sogo

(6,743 posts)
9. Roughly $5 per each of the 2.8M citizens of Lithuania.
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 05:41 PM
Feb 2023

I'm sure they each feel it is more than worth it!

Mysterian

(6,049 posts)
13. As a percentage of GDP, I think Lithuania has given more aid than any other nation
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:01 PM
Feb 2023

I saw a chart yesterday and I'm pretty sure Lithuania was #1.

blue-wave

(4,765 posts)
15. I have
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:03 PM
Feb 2023

fallen in love with the Baltic countries. What a wonderful faithful and loyal people they are to the foundations of freedom and liberty.

Lonestarblue

(13,060 posts)
22. Ukraine needs all the help it can get. I do not understand why the Us refuses to provide
Sat Feb 25, 2023, 06:40 PM
Feb 2023

fighter jets, which could help end the war. We have stepped up the power of weapons, but air support is desperately needed. It’s lack just keeps this war going, with more Ukrainian cities decimated and more thousands dying. How many years must Ukrainians suffer this illegal war? Sanctions are doing nothing to end it. Halfway measures are prolonging the pain.

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