Lithuania· VilniusLithuania to allow deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius announced plans to amend the Constitution to lift the ban on weapons of mass destruction, allowing French nuclear submarines and aircraft with nuclear weapons to enter Lithuanian territory.
Background
Lithuania, a NATO member, has been increasing its military capabilities and cooperation with allies like France amid ongoing security concerns in the region. This trend follows Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which significantly altered the geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe.
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Lithuania to allow deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory
First report 14h agoLast update 2h agoThe Prime Minister confirms the intention to remove the constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction, clarifying it doesn't mean Lithuania will possess such weapons but will allow allies to deploy them.
Reports on the implications of the constitutional change, such as French nuclear assets being allowed in Lithuanian territory, without expressing a direct opinion on the policy itself.
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