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Russia warns NATO base and nuclear arms in Lithuania would raise tensions
Original: Russia says potential deployment of NATO base, nuclear arms in Lithuania to raise tensions
Russia's foreign ministry said any potential deployment of a NATO military base and nuclear weapons in Lithuania would escalate tensions in the region. The statement targets a possibility under discussion in Vilnius, where officials have weighed hosting allied forces and infrastructure. The comments add to ongoing friction between Moscow and NATO members on Russia's western border.
Why now: Ongoing NATO-Russia tensions keep any talk of nuclear weapons deployments near Russia's borders highly sensitive.
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- Russia says potential deployment of NATO base, nuclear arms in Lithuania to raise tensions · Anadolu Ajansı
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