Lithuania seeks US military base and constitutional change

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Lithuania is advancing efforts to establish a permanent United States military presence and lift constitutional restrictions on foreign military bases and weapons of mass destruction. The Lithuanian Seimas voted 106 to 18 to move forward with a constitutional amendment that would remove existing bans, potentially allowing for the stationing of nuclear weapons and more integrated NATO deterrence planning.

Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius expressed readiness to cover the costs associated with a permanent US base, citing security concerns regarding the war in Ukraine and hybrid threats from Belarus. US President Donald Trump has indicated openness to the proposal, stating he would evaluate the feasibility of such a base in Lithuania.

A final vote on the constitutional amendment is expected on January 12. The Kremlin has criticized these moves, with spokesperson Dmitri Peskow warning that expanding US and NATO military presence in the region could escalate tensions.

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[● 4 SOURCES] Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that Lithuania is prepared to cover the costs of establishing a permanent US military base. www.fehmarn24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The Lithuanian Seimas voted 106 to 18 to advance a constitutional amendment to remove the ban on weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskow warned that expanding US and NATO military presence in the region could escalate tensions. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The constitutional change would allow Lithuanian armed forces to participate fully in NATO deterrence planning and exercises. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de
[● 3 SOURCES] A final vote on the constitutional amendment is expected to take place on January 12. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de
[● 4 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump indicated the United States would evaluate the feasibility of a military base in Lithuania. www.fehmarn24.de · www.tz.de