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Lithuania backs push to lift ban on nuclear arms
CNBC • • world
Key Points:
- Lithuania's parliament voted to advance a constitutional change that would lift the ban on hosting nuclear weapons, with a final vote scheduled for January 12, aiming to bolster national security amid regional tensions.
- The Kremlin warned that this move, along with the potential deployment of a NATO military base in Lithuania, represents a significant escalation of tensions and threatens stability in Europe.
- Lithuania, a NATO and EU member bordering Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, providing military and financial aid.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated openness to Lithuania's request for a permanent U.S. military base, describing Lithuania as a close ally.
- Russian officials stated that Moscow will take necessary measures to ensure its security in response to these developments, viewing them as provocative actions.
