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Eyeing Russia, defense minister calls for stronger army
VILNIUS - Defense Minister Juozas Olekas has called for amendments to national defense legislation, which he says must be thoroughly revised and updated in the face of a potential Russian threat. Following the Russian invasion of Georgia, Olekas drew parallels between Lithuania and Georgia, saying that his country would not be ready for an attack. “We will be making certain corrections as recent events have shown that even the relatively strong military of Georgia, numbering in 40,000 recrui ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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