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Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of escalation
Original: Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of ‘significant escalation’
Lithuania's parliament has voted to lift its ban on nuclear weapons on its territory, a move that would allow for the possible hosting of such arms in the NATO member state bordering Russia and Belarus. Moscow responded by warning of a 'significant escalation' if nuclear weapons were deployed there. The vote comes amid heightened tensions between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine, and echoes debates in other frontline alliance states about hosting US nuclear weapons as a deterrent.
Why now: The move marks a major shift in NATO-Russia nuclear posture at a time of acute tension over Ukraine, drawing an immediate warning from Moscow.
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