Lithuanian political leaders realize that it is only a matter of weeks before their citizens begin to suffer.

For her part, the Lithuanian leader was cautiously happy with the meeting.

Lithuanian leaders have repeatedly said that a referendum would show overwhelming support for independence.

In the decisive rubber, Lithuanian leaders won a doubles match and the tie ended 2-1.

The Lithuanian leaders said their electoral mandate was referendum enough.

Soviet and Lithuanian leaders both have shown signs of losing their sense of restraint in recent days.

Lithuanian leaders consider their presence threatening, and have asked that they be the first to be withdrawn.

Some Lithuanian leaders have sensed an opening and tried to enlarge it.

At the same time, Lithuanian leaders have stressed that the republic's resolve for independence has only grown during the embargo.

Lithuanian leaders asked volunteers to enlist in a "territorial defense system."