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Dear Lithuanian students and podcast listeners,Today, on February 16th, Lithuania celebrates its Independence Day. This historic day marks the official proclamation of Lithuania’s independence from the Russian Empire in 1918, paving the way for the free and sovereign nation it is today.Nonetheless, with war still raging in Ukraine and a largely anti-European U.S. administration, Lithuania faces new challenges in defending its sovereignty and values. As geopolitical tensions rise, unity within Europe and NATO has never been more crucial.Join me today to learn more about the significance of February 16th, Lithuania's historical resilience, and its evolving role in European politics.💡 You can download the full episode's transcript on Contribee or Patreon to follow along as you listen.🐝 Become a Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius💎 Join my Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/24e3njrv📅 Book a Lesson: https://paulius.setmore.com/pauliusjuodisFor better comprehension, don't forget to turn on the subtitles and install Language Reactor to add a second line of subtitles in your native language.If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Let me know what other topics you’d like to learn about in Lithuanian.Gero klausymo! 🎓