Lithuania renews military conscription over Russian security fears

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Source: ITV

Lithuania plans to renew military conscription for the first time since 2008, the president's office said, after growing worries over Russian assertiveness in the Baltic region.

"The State Defence Council, taking into account the geopolitical situation and threats to the state's security, decided that the country's defence capabilities need to be strengthened further," the president's office said in a statement.

The conscription will be renewed for a five year period, the office said.

Read more: http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-24/lithuania-renews-military-conscription-over-russian-security-fears/

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1. But Russia only wants to help ethnic nationalities in their self-determination

At least according to RT.

[The Green Manalishi]

2. Since according to the Putinistas

we staged a coup to overthrow the government in Ukraine Russia is completely justified in every and anything they do.

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4. +1

[Igel]

5. Well, Russian ethnic minorities.

Others are sort of 2nd class citizens and obvious incapable of governing themselves.

Just look at how RT thinks Chechens should be assisted in their aspirations.

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3. Surely the CIA is behind this hegemony!!!