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Russian nuclear threat against Lithuania sparks alarm
Original: Russian nuclear strike threat against Lithuania sparks alarm, then disappears
A Russian threat of a nuclear strike against Lithuania briefly triggered alarm before the warning disappeared from official channels, according to Ynetnews. The episode has raised concerns about nuclear rhetoric aimed at NATO members on Russia's border, and about how seriously such threats should be taken. Details about who issued the threat and why it was withdrawn remain limited.
Why now: Nuclear threats against a NATO member are rare and alarming, making the sudden appearance and disappearance of this one newsworthy.
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