This is a reaction to the words of the President of the USA, Donald Trump, who admitted a day earlier,… #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #NATO (translated)
Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas noted that the decision is a direct response to Russian aggression. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #NATO (translated)
Almost nuclear deterrence is the "queen" of deterrence; this decision has strategic significance - Olekas explained. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #NATO (translated)
The Lithuanian parliament took the first step towards changing the constitution by lifting the ban on the deployment of weapons of mass destruction, which raises threats from Russia about a possible escalation in the region. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #NATO (translated)
We are reacting to Russian aggression. If Russia had not started the war in Ukraine, we probably would not have to hold today’s deliberations. Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the decision to amend the constitution is a response to Russian aggression in Ukraine and is meant to provide the state with all possible tools to strengthen security. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #bezpieczeństwo (translated)
With the current limitation, we cannot fully participate in NATO's plans regarding nuclear deterrence. Since nuclear deterrence is the "queen" of deterrence, this decision has strategic significance. Olekas emphasized that lifting the ban on the deployment of weapons of mass destruction would increase Lithuania's resilience and deterrence capabilities and remove the legal limitation that distinguishes it from other EU and NATO countries. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #bezpieczeństwo (translated)
The Lithuanian parliament adopted a draft amendment to the constitution that abolishes the ban on the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on the territory of the country, in response to concerns related to Russian aggression towards Ukraine. #Litwa #brońmasowegrażenia #bezpieczeństwo (translated)
