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Baltic StatesCollective name for the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, bordering on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. They were formed as independent states after World War I out of former territories of the Russian Empire. The government of the USSR recognized their independence in peace treaties signed in 1920, but in 1939 forced them to allow occupation of important military bases by Soviet troops. In the following year, the Baltic states were absorbed into the Soviet Union as constituent republics. They regained their independence in September 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Characterizing benign post-Cold War views of Russia as the modern equivalent of Cold War appeasement, Cold Peace pulls no punches in its scathing analysis of Russia's current policy toward states including the Ukraine, Baltic States, Belarus and Kaliningrad, and much more. When the Baltic States joined NATO, all three countries erupted in celebration, with rallies, concerts, and fireworks, because the inclusion relieved those tiny nations from the fear of open aggression from Russia. The numbers are highest in the Baltic states, about 40 per 100,000. |
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