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1. Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas says the presence of Russian troops in Belarus poses a "direct threat" to the country.
   2022-01-19 13:06:39 (First version)
2. Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas warns that the presence of Russian troops in Belarus poses a "direct threat" to Lithuania.
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