"If a decision to deploy nuclear weapons is made in national… (ядерный · оружие · литва)
"If a decision to deploy nuclear weapons is made in national interests or within the framework of a collective NATO decision, it will be implemented," said Rinkovich, but added that "NATO's nuclear deterrence has a defensive character, unlike Russian nuclear rhetoric."
Consensus
- The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia expressed willingness to host NATO's nuclear deterrent forces.
- Lithuania is considering removing a constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.
- Latvia does not have a constitutional prohibition against the placement of nuclear weapons.
- Any decision on deploying nuclear weapons would be based on national or collective defense interests.
Points of divergence
- President Nauseda called for repealing Article 137 of the Lithuanian Constitution, which prohibits the placement of weapons of mass destruction on Lithuanian territory. — vesti
- Speaker of the Seimas Juozas Olekas stated that Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons does not align with current security conditions and national interests. — interfax
- It was reported that NATO uses the Baltic states as a testing ground for information-psychological methods of fighting Russia. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lithuania and Latvia declare readiness to host NATO nuclear weapons — Вести
- Latvian President declares readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in the country — Интерфакс