POWDER KEG BALTICS: Lithuania Wants To Host US Nukes in Its Territory

US nuclear weapons less than 3,000 miles from Russia?

As the geopolitical tensions in the Baltics continue to escalate, a move by Lithuania may be the equivalent of ‘putting out fire with gasoline’.

Yesterday (3), news arose that Vilnius is in talks with the US to host American nuclear weapons on its territory, according to its defense minister.

JUST IN: Pentagon reportedly in talks with Lithuania to host U.S. nuclear weapons on its territory, amid rising tensions with Russia.

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Politico reported:

“’Discussions are ongoing’, Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas told reporters. The talks come amid moves from Washington to reduce U.S. military presence in Europe, sparking concerns of exposing NATO allies to critical security gaps.

‘Lithuania is certainly not standing on the sidelines’, added Kaunas.”

Lithuania is participating in discussions on potentially extending US nuclear-sharing arrangements to more NATO countries, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said.

While details remain classified, Kaunas confirmed talks are ongoing and stressed the importance of nuclear deterrence… pic.twitter.com/P2vdayPwWx

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The prohibition in Lithuanian law against weapons of mass destruction within its borders would be dealt with by a constitutional amendment.

“The Financial Times reported this week that U.S. officials were in talks to deploy nuclear warheads and bombers to countries on NATO’s eastern flank. American nukes are currently stored in military facilities in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands and the U.K.

The negotiations coincide with the scheduled departure of around 1,000 U.S. troops from Lithuania. Kaunas said a fresh rotation of American military personnel to the Baltic country remained ‘under review’ by Washington, adding that the overarching drawdown of U.S. soldiers in Europe had led ‘to a review of regional stance’.”

Read: US Reportedly Planning To Expand Nuclear Arsenal in Europe, Just as It Reduces Conventional Military Assets in the Continent

The US is reportedly in talks to expand nuclear weapons hosting in Europe, with Poland and the Baltic states eyed for NATO dual-capable aircraft bases. #EuropeNews
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