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Lithuania moves to allow nuclear weapons on its territory
Original: Lithuania moves to allow nuclear weapons on its territory, sparking threats of ‘escalation’ from Russia
Lithuania is moving to permit nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory, a shift that has drawn warnings of 'escalation' from Russia. The move, reported by the Washington Examiner, would mark a significant change for the NATO member state bordering Russia and Belarus. Critics in Moscow frame the potential deployment as a provocative step, while supporters view it as a deterrent amid heightened regional tensions.
Why now: Lithuania's potential hosting of nuclear weapons would significantly raise NATO-Russia military tensions near Russian borders.
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- Lithuania moves to allow nuclear weapons on its territory, sparking threats of ‘escalation’ from Russia · Washington Examiner
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