Lithuania advances constitutional amendment to lift nuclear weapons ban
Lithuania's parliament passed the first reading of a constitutional amendment to remove the ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases, with a final vote scheduled for Jan. 12, 2027. The Kremlin warned that any deployment would be an escalation forcing Russia to respond. This marks a significant shift in Lithuania's defense posture amid heightened Baltic security concerns.
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Lithuania Advances Nuclear Weapons Deployment, Russia Warns of Escalation
Lithuania's parliament has confirmed the first of two votes to lift the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons deployment, signaling a significant shift in its defense posture amid escalating Russian hybrid threats. This move, a direct response to perceived Russian aggression, has prompted strong warnings from the Kremlin regarding serious escalation. The final parliamentary vote and any actual deployment decisions remain uncertain.