Lithuania· VilniusLithuania to lift ban on WMD deployment, allowing nuclear weapons on its territory
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius announced plans to amend the constitution to remove the ban on weapons of mass destruction, which would permit nuclear-armed French submarines and aircraft to operate in Lithuanian territory.
Background
Lithuania, a NATO member, shares a border with Russia and has expressed concerns about regional security. France is a nuclear power and a key member of NATO. This development occurs amidst ongoing discussions about defense strategies and military presence in Eastern Europe.
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Lithuania to lift ban on WMD deployment, allowing nuclear weapons on its territory
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The Prime Minister confirms the constitutional change will allow foreign nuclear weapons on Lithuanian territory, emphasizing it doesn't mean Lithuania will possess them.
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