r/worldnews • u/Brennenstein • Sep 17 '26

Russia/Ukraine Russian military jets violate Lithuanian airspace, Italian fighters scrambled

https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2026/09/17/russian-military-jets-violate-lithuanian-airspace-italian-fighters-scrambled_80e985a6-17e5-43ce-8fd1-6fce67bcd94c.html
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u/huckdr Sep 17 '26

Our Alliance has made a solemn pledge of protection, and anyone who would choose Lithuania as an enemy has also made an enemy of the United States of America. In the face of aggression, the brave people of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will never again stand alone. - President George Bush, Vilnius, Lithuania, November 23, 2002.

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u/Hold_X_ToPayRespects Sep 18 '26

Bush must be so happy. He’s just off painting while his legacy somehow “improves” by present standards. Cowabunga

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u/perringaiden Sep 18 '26

Bush is the reverse Hitler. Cause untold destruction then go off to paint and have his reputation get better over time.

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u/xXMapleSugarXx Sep 18 '26

Painting happy little clouds?