Analysis
Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1944 to 1990, with a brief Nazi occupation during World War II. The country regained independence in 1990 after a prolonged resistance movement, underscoring the 'price of freedom' she references. Her statement aligns with well-documented historical facts.
Background
Lithuania's modern history includes forced annexation by the USSR under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, mass deportations, and a non-violent Singing Revolution that contributed to its independence. Grybauskaitė, as Lithuania's president (2009–2019), often highlighted these struggles in international forums.
Verdict summary
Dalia Grybauskaitė's statement accurately reflects Lithuania's historical experience with occupation and its struggle for independence.