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Russia warns Lithuania over potential nuclear weapons deployment
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia warned Lithuania that it will take necessary security measures if Lithuania authorizes deployment of nuclear weapons, following Lithuania's parliamentary move to lift its constitutional ban. This raises tensions in the Baltic region amid consideration of a potential US military base and could escalate security concerns near the Russian Kaliningrad enclave.
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You face a rapidly shifting security environment in Lithuania with nuclear deployment now legally possible, forcing urgent strategic reassessment for any business exposed to Baltic geopolitical risks. The NATO base talks open a new front where regional defence suppliers and security services may see accelerated demand.
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