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On Geopolitics
Episode 13: The Baltic States, Ukraine and Russia
May 25, 2022
Dr Donatas Kupciunas and hosts discuss Baltic States, Ukraine, and Russia history, independence struggles, and geopolitical strategies. They explore Lithuanian Grand Duchy, Soviet incorporation impact, national identity struggles, unity against Russian behavior, and 2014 Ukraine revolution. The conversation also touches on citizenship issues, weaponization of history, and strained relationship between Russia and Ukraine.
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- The Baltic States' historical ties to Ukraine and Russian influence impact their support for Ukraine in diverting Russian attention.
- Geopolitical rivalries and shared history shape the Baltic States' alignment with NATO against Russian dominance.
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Baltic States History and Ukraine Crisis Context
The Baltic States share a historical arc with Ukraine, gaining independence in 1918, losing it in 1940, becoming part of the USSR until 1991. Geopolitics drives the Baltic support for Ukraine against Russian dominance, aiming to divert attention from the Baltic States. The region's shared history intertwines Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine with a focus on geopolitical rivalries.
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