Burned-out Russian tanks seized by Ukrainian forces last year have gone on display in the capitals of the Baltics states, where Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians are turning out to view them and snap photos in sympathy with the Ukrainians defending their homeland. But among those visiting the tanks are also members of the countries' sizable ethnic Russian minorities, some of whom placed flowers and lit candles to commemorate fallen Russian soldiers and express support for Moscow. The Russian gestures of support for Moscow's side in the war have set off some arguments, and at least one fist fight in Vilnius. To read the original story by AP, click here.
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