EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 18 MIN
Why Poland and the Baltics See Russia as an Eternal Threat
from What World Leaders NEED to Know about Russia · host Elvira Bary
Why Russia’s neighbors can never truly relax—historical wounds that haven’t healed to this day.👉 Get New Episodes at least 3 days earlier on Elvira Bary YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabaryRussia’s neighbors live with an inherited dread—memories of soldiers marching, empires invading, and independence crushed repeatedly. For Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, fearing Russia isn't paranoia; it's a legacy. In this video, Elvira Bary uncovers centuries of rivalry, conquest, and resistance that still haunt Eastern Europe today. Discover why these nations see Russia not as a neighbor, but as a constant threat.Video Chapters: 00:00 Why Poland and the Baltic States See Russia as an Eternal Threat 01:14 The Duel of Two Grand Duchies04:42 The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth07:48 Swallowed by the Empire10:02 The Soviets Attack12:28 In the Soviet Shadow16:05 The Ice Age Mindset That Still Shapes Our Wars👉 Get New Episodes at least 3 days earlier on Elvira Bary YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabaryElvira Bary YouTube Channel (115K Subs): https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabaryJOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY👉 Sign-up for news about the New Book here: https://elvirabary.com/elvira-barys-newsletter/Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/elvirabaryDonate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CSAQ25WWN979A
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