
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that NATO will not defend Lithuania in the event of Russian retaliation for the deployment of nuclear weapons.
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The statement was made against the backdrop of discussions about the deployment of nuclear weapons in the region.
Medvedev: NATO will not stand up for Lithuania if Russia responds to the deployment of nuclear weapons
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