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On Monday, 27 October, the bestselling author, historian and Yale professor Timothy Snyder was honoured with the Lithuanian Diplomacy Star during a ceremony at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, DC.
Lithuanian Diplomatic Star being awarded to Professor Snyder Photo Ludo Segers
Lithuanian Diplomatic Star being awarded to Professor Snyder Photo Ludo Segers

Lithuanian Ambassador to the USA Žygimantas Pavilionis presented the medal on behalf of Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Linas Linkevičius. The "Lithuanian Diplomacy Star" has been awarded since 2010 and is presented to Lithuanian and foreign nationals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to broaden the name of L

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