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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning directed at the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all NATO and EU members. The remarks have drawn attention given ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine, with officials in the region voicing concern about Russian rhetoric and the security of NATO's eastern flank.
- 2Lithuania 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 constitutional ban on nuclear weapons on its territory, with proponents arguing that 'Russians do not attack the strong'. The move reflects mounting security concerns among Baltic states over Russian aggression and the credibility of NATO deterrence. If adopted, the change could open the door to hosting allied nuclear weapons, a significant shift for a country that enshrined the prohibition after gaining independence from the Soviet Union.