Lithuania calls on NATO to place permanent military bases near the Russian borders

Lithuania calls on NATO to place permanent military bases near the Russian borders and to abandon the act on relations between the Alliance and Russia, which was concluded in 1997. President Gitanas Nauseda expressed his opinion during an interview with the British newspaper The Times. According to the head of Lithuania, Russia is actively deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, and there is evidence of this. Therefore, he calls to declare the act on Russia-NATO relations dead.

The President of Lithuania believes that the act between Russia and NATO prevents many capitals of the Alliance member countries from thinking rationally and keeps them in a situation of strategic ambiguity. He is convinced that NATO should stop this policy and take Russia's actions into account.

According to Lithuania, the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons by Russia in Belarus violates the security of the region. Such actions of Russia pose a threat to the balance of power and increase tensions in the region. Lithuania believes that NATO should act on this threat and maintain security in the region by placing military bases on the borders with Russia.

However, such a decision is met with resistance and criticism. Some NATO member states are concerned about possible consequences and increased tensions in the region. For many countries, diplomacy and maintaining a dialogue with Russia is important, and they do not support the idea of military bases near the border.

Issues regarding the act on Russia-NATO relations remain complex and controversial. The decision on the placement of military bases and further steps of NATO will be discussed among the member countries of the Alliance. The goal is to ensure security and stability in the region, given the threat posed by Russia.