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In contrast, Eastern European nations like the Baltic states, Poland, and the Czech Republic, have a fundamentally different outlook. These countries have a history of occupation and oppression that significantly colors their perceptions of security and strategy. The memories of domination are still fresh, especially since the end of occupation in 1990 is relatively recent in the broader historical context. This historical legacy compels these nations to adopt a more cautious and proactive stance toward potential threats from Russia.