Russia warns Lithuania and NATO of nuclear consequences

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Russia has issued severe warnings regarding potential nuclear escalations involving Lithuania and NATO. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that if Lithuania proceeds with plans to host nuclear weapons, the country will become a target for Russian strategic forces. This warning follows moves by the Lithuanian Parliament to amend its constitution to lift the current ban on the stationing of weapons of mass destruction, a process expected to conclude by early 2027.

Separately, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused NATO of preparing for long-term confrontation and seeking military superiority in the Arctic region through aggressive maneuvers near Russia's northern borders. She characterized these activities as a direct threat to Russian security that goes beyond mere deterrence.

Furthermore, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, warned that Russia maintains the capacity to strike Kyiv and major NATO targets with nuclear weapons, potentially leaving only “nuclear dust” in their wake. Medvedev asserted that such actions would be a response to threats against Russian sovereignty and noted that Russia's nuclear doctrine allows for such use in extreme circumstances.

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Dmitry Medvedev · Dmitry Peskov · Lithuania · Maria Zakharova · NATO · Russia

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[● 4 SOURCES] Lithuania plans to amend its constitution to remove the prohibition on the stationing of weapons of mass destruction on its territory. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.kyivpost.com · www.news20.ro · lanouvelletribune.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Russia's Deputy Chairman of the Security Council stated that Russia has the capacity to use nuclear weapons against Kyiv and NATO targets if its security is threatened. haber.aero · a1on.mk · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The final decision regarding the constitutional amendment in Lithuania is expected in early 2027. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.kyivpost.com · lanouvelletribune.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Russia claims NATO is conducting aggressive military maneuvers and preparations near its northern borders in the Arctic region. calle56.com · diario-octubre.com · fakti.bg
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia warns Lithuania that installing nuclear weapons on its territory would make the country a target for Russian strategic forces. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.kyivpost.com · www.news20.ro · lanouvelletribune.info