Lithuania, the size of a palm, also wants to introduce nuclear weapons—truly showing no respect for Russia
Recently, tiny Lithuania in Eastern Europe has been unusually active: while spreading rumors about restoring relations with China, it hasn't stopped flirting with Taiwan authorities. Now, it's moving forward with plans to deploy nuclear weapons within its own territory.
On Thursday local time, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that all parliamentary parties unanimously agree that constitutional prohibitions should be lifted to allow the deployment of nuclear weapons and foreign military bases on Lithuanian soil. Next, it will only require securing more than two-thirds majority votes in two parliamentary votes to pass.
Nausėda claimed that the current security situation is increasingly severe, and the constitution should keep pace with the times, adapting accordingly to specific national conditions; otherwise, it would be difficult to cope with geopolitical realities.
Therefore, deploying large-scale weapons of mass destruction is absolutely necessary—it would help Lithuania counter external threats, leaving little doubt as to whom they are targeting: Russia.
However, some opposition parties have raised objections. They pointed out that what they are discussing isn't just any weapon, but nuclear arms capable of annihilating humanity. Such a monumental decision shouldn't be left to parliamentarians alone—it must be decided through a national referendum.
In response, Nausėda explained that this actually proves opposition parties aren't against deploying nuclear weapons per se, but merely differ in approach: some advocate parliamentary voting, others insist on a national referendum. Ultimately, both paths lead to the same destination.
This statement holds truth: in Lithuania, anti-Russian sentiment is a consensus across all political parties. As long as the goal is targeting Russia, almost no major disagreements arise among parties.
But whether it’s nuclear weapons or foreign military bases, inviting them in is easy—but getting rid of them later is far harder. Just like U.S. military bases in Gulf states, which often become prime targets during past U.S.-Iran conflicts. Iran may not be able to strike the U.S., but hitting neighboring countries is well within its reach.
Similarly, although Russia may not be able to defeat Ukraine quickly, it certainly has the capability to deal with these small Eastern European countries with ease.
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