August 2023 Soviet troops leaving Lithuania in 1993. Source: Flickr - Thomas Cizauskas Dear readers, Thirty years ago, the last Russian troops left Lithuania on Aug. 31, 1993. Here's a look back at August in the region this year. POLITICS In a surprise announcement, Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity), Latvia's longest-serving prime minister, announced his resignation in mid-August, just days after indicating his intent to form a new government. He accused current coalition partners — the United List and the National Alliance — of trying to “