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- 1Lithuania moves to lift ban on nuclear weapons●Lithuania moves to lift ban on nuclear weapons as ‘Russians do not attack the strong’
Lithuania has moved to lift its ban on nuclear weapons on its territory, with officials arguing that 'Russians do not attack the strong'. The debate reflects growing security concerns among Baltic states over Russian aggression and doubts about whether NATO's conventional presence and existing deterrence are sufficient to protect the region.