Russia Issues Warning As Trump Considers New Military Base
Summary
Lithuania is planning to allow a permanent U.S. military base and to remove a ban on nuclear weapons on its land. Russia warned this could increase tensions and said it would take steps to protect its security.Key Facts
- Lithuania wants to host a permanent U.S. military base, with costs covered by Lithuania.
- About 1,000 U.S. soldiers already rotate through Lithuania regularly.
- Lithuania’s parliament voted to begin removing a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons on its soil.
- This change could allow NATO nuclear weapons to be stationed in Lithuania.
- Lithuania borders Russia’s Kaliningrad region and Belarus, a close ally of Russia.
- Russia’s Kremlin spokesperson called NATO’s moves near Russia a way to escalate tensions.
- Russia said it would take necessary actions to ensure its security.
- A final vote on the constitutional change in Lithuania is expected in mid-January.
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