Symbols of Soviet past against backdrop of Lithuania’s modern political decisions

Pedestrians walk past Soviet medals on Red Square in Moscow, symbolizing the historical context of strained relations between Russia and Lithuania

The image shows pedestrians on Red Square in Moscow, where large replicas of Soviet awards — the Order of Victory and the Order of the Patriotic War — are displayed. This visual contrast underscores the depth of historical contradictions, against which Lithuania extends sanctions against Russia and Belarus until 2027.

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