Kremlin warns Lithuania against nuclear weapons after parliament lifts constitutional ban
Lithuania's parliament approved in first reading a constitutional amendment to lift the ban on developing nuclear weapons, prompting a Kremlin threat of unspecified measures. The move signals a significant shift in Baltic security posture amid heightened Russia-NATO tensions, though the amendment's final passage and any actual nuclear program remain distant and uncertain.
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Lithuania Parliament Votes to Lift Nuclear Weapons Deployment Ban
Lithuania's parliament has passed the first of two required votes to lift the constitutional ban on deploying nuclear weapons, a direct response to Russian aggression. This move signals a significant shift in Baltic defense posture, potentially enabling NATO nuclear sharing, though final approval and any actual deployment remain uncertain. The Kremlin has issued warnings of unspecified measures and heightened tensions.