Medvedev threatened Lithuania with disappearance from the world map if its nuclear-free status changes
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Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Lithuania’s plans to change its nuclear-free status will require a response from Russia, up to and including the country’s disappearance from the world map in the event of a military conflict.
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Why It Matters
Russia expresses concern about the buildup of NATO forces in Europe. The Russian Foreign Ministry declares the need for the West to abandon the militarization of the continent.
During a working trip to the Security Council, the deputy chairman drew attention to Vilnius’s statement about plans to change its nuclear-free status and thereby open the door to the possible deployment of any weapons, including nuclear ones.
According to him, Russia will have to react to the actions of Lithuania if it decides to change its nuclear-free status, and in the event of a military conflict it will disappear from the world map.
Russia has repeatedly expressed concern about the bloc's buildup of forces in Europe. The Foreign Ministry declared openness to dialogue with NATO, but on an equal basis, while the West must abandon its course towards the militarization of the continent.
Open Questions
- What concrete steps will Lithuania take to change its status?
- What will NATO's response to such threats be?
