The Seimas committee supported lifting the ban on weapons deployment
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev threatened Lithuania amid discussions on the potential deployment of nuclear weapons. The Russian official stated that in the event of Moscow's response, Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty would not protect the republic. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Пилип Бойко) citing the Telegram channel of Clash Report, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Discussions in Lithuania concern the potential abolition of the constitutional ban on the presence of nuclear weapons on its territory. The relevant initiative has already been supported by the Seimas Committee on Legal Affairs and Order, where seven members voted in favor and two opposed.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev called such plans grounds for a military response from Moscow. The Russian politician claimed that if such a scenario unfolds, no one will come to the state’s defense.
Collective defense and Moscow’s threats
He expressed the opinion that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty would allegedly not apply due to the risk of a global catastrophe on a planetary scale. Following this, the official issued a direct threat.
“Lithuania will disappear from the world map,” Dmitry Medvedev stated.
Meanwhile, European countries are seeking new ways to strengthen defense amid Russian aggression and shifts in the US position. In particular, Finland officially legalized the import, transit, and storage of nuclear weapons at the end of June 2026.
Nuclear initiatives in Europe
In addition to Finland’s steps, Poland and France have already launched talks on joint defense and held a meeting of a special coordination group. At the same time, Germany agreed to participate in exercises involving French strategic nuclear forces to enhance stability in the European Union.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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