The Tragedy of Ukraine affects not only Ukraine, but Lithuania as well.

[Huntsman]

Lithuania is mourning the deaths of the Ukrainians that have died in the latest BERKUT sturm of the Maidian. Lithuanians have declared tommorow as a mourning day for all the victims of the latest sturm. Most of Lithuania watch the events in Ukraine with fear and concern, because we had to re-live exactly the same, so we understand them. These events remind Lithuania of January 13th, 1991, when us, ourselves have declared independance from Soviet Union and we wanted to vouch for a western life quality, western life style and we wanted to part away from the murdering, poor and unconditionally collapsing communist regime. Soviets pretty much used the same methods that Ukrainian government now uses against ITS OWN PEOPLE - there were bullets flying at unarmed men and women, 14 people killed, over 150 injured, tanks were running people over and shooting empty rounds, which made a lot of people deaf due to the sound. But Ukrainians were amongst these people who supported us and we won - we got our freedom, and we believe that Ukrainians will as well! So it's our time to show support. Ukraine - LITHUANIA IS WITH YOU! Stay strong! Ukraine has historical and cultural ties with Lithuania - we were once part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a great federation of all kinds of cultures. Our friendship with Belarussians and Ukrainians proven the world that Slavs and Balts can come along, and so should the other nations that are forced to live together ("cough" Balkans "Cough") Even though history seems to have moved Ukraine and Belarus closer to Russian than Lithuania, we still hold a special place in each others hearts. Ukrainians were there in 1991, January 13th, showing us support, so now it's our turn.
I urge everyone to show support for Ukraine. What is going on there is inhuman. No government shall ever use violence against its own citizens, treating them like pests. I hope every single rat sitting in that government building will burn and go down together with it.

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

[Huntsman]

The poster in the cover of the page in Russian says "Lithuanians, Ukraine is with you". It reffers to 1991-01-13 when Lithuanians were in a simular situation, fighting against USSR, and Ukraine shown support. So we must show support as well.

[Huntsman]

[Ramis]

Im from Lithuania as well. Hes right. Well , too bad it rises to a civil war, which probably will. As I am following the incidents, all i want to ask, not to use power and weapons (today a woman was killed, after being shoot by a machine gun, as a clip of rounds were shot after opening fire, from the building ,by government forces). I hope , this madness will end.

[JayL]

I'm sure Lithuania is happy to embrace the western Ukrainians, as they take their steps to become slaves of EU just like Lithuania did.

[Cofiliano]

I'm sure Lithuania is happy to embrace the western Ukrainians, as they take their steps to become slaves of EU just like Lithuania did.

[Mario_Rinna]

I'm sure Lithuania is happy to embrace the western Ukrainians, as they take their steps to become slaves of EU just like Lithuania did.

As if occupation by Putin is better in any way.

[Cofiliano]

At least its more natural.

[Mr. Goobii]

Sweden went out with a message to the people that we have a responsibility to act if Russia tries to harass or do anything with the baltic countries. Since Lithuania is a baltic countries, you have our support.

The Swedish prime minister and the General of the Army have been taken action to arm Gotland with further supplies. Since Gotland is the island in the middle of the Baltic sea, it's strategic important for a war and have been so since 17th. The Armed Force of Sweden have changed location of the main Air Force to Gotland due to Russian activity.

Read more here;
http://www.thelocal.se/20140304/sweden-sends-gripen-jets-to-gotland


The New landed JAS Gripen on Gotland, ready to attack if further activity goes on at Baltic seas.



I borrowed the topic abit.. thanks

[yoske]

Sweden will attack Russia? Don't be silly.

Anyway...

http://rt.com/news/ashton-maidan-snipers-estonia-946/

"Kiev snipers hired by Maidan leaders - leaked EU's Ashton phone tape". o/

[Mr. Goobii]

We have been in war 13 times. No, we will not attack them unless they act proper. We will attack them if they head on our territory in the Baltic sea.

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

We have been in war 13 times. No, we will not attack them unless they act proper. We will attack them if they head on our territory in the Baltic sea.

Sweden wouldn't last 1 hour before being wiped off the map.

[Huntsman]

I'm sure Lithuania is happy to embrace the western Ukrainians, as they take their steps to become slaves of EU just like Lithuania did.

I'm sorry, I'd rather become a slave of the EU, enjoy a decent economy, actual freedom, right to a free speech, than live in Putins playground that you guys call "Free" Russia, where every protest gets silenced, where anyone who speaks against Putin mysteriously dissappears, journalists get imprisoned and so do environment protection promoters. Stop being ridicullous, you guys call us the slaves of EU, but our freedom didnt go anywhere. We could pretty much violate EU laws and nothing would happen to us - look at Hungary, they changed their constitution into one that conflicts with EU policies, and guess what? Apart from few pretty rants, nothing at all has happened. EU is the reason why Lithuania now has one of the best roads in whole Europe (just for comparison - in Lithuania you always drive on asphalt, even in the smallest villages, but as soon as you cross the border to Latvia, shitty roads begin ), they invested into our science, which resulted in us now having the fastest internet speed in Europe and the best laser industry in the whole world. Any oppresions or human right violations get noticed by EU immediatly and then sanctions are applied on these who have done it, I can go in public and publicly criticize our Seimas or the EU and nothing will ever happen to me, I can go protest and no-one will arrest me as long as I dont riot. Every tax I pay goes to our government, EU doesnt tax me with anything, in fact, they invest in Lithuanian bussinesses and various of other projects, helping its economy. SO yeah, if that's what you call being a slave, i'm pretty happy being a slave then, I guess. Enjoy your Russian freedom, we dont need it.

Sweden wouldn't last 1 hour before being wiped off the map.

You think too highly of Russians. Georgia was a lot weaker than Sweden, yet they managed to hold off quite well. Remember that in case Sweden would attack Russia, most of other EU countries, especially the Baltics, would support them, Russia wouldnt stand a chance.

[Ratko Gavrilovic]

I'm sorry, I'd rather become a slave of the EU, enjoy a decent economy

I'm just gonna name 3 cases where the EU actually f**ked up a country's economy.
The Netherlands: Enjoyed a magnificent economy in the time of the "guldens" instead of euros. The Netherlands was known as a very wealthy country. Now in the EU, poverty and insane taxes are in the Netherlands.
Slovenia, has built up an extreme debt since joining the EU.
Croatia, lost the income of the tourism sector to foreign company owners, built up a huge debt.