AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNuclear Policy Shift: Lithuania’s parliament backed a constitutional amendment to remove the ban on stationing weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear arms, with a final vote due Jan. 12, as officials argue it strengthens deterrence and NATO alignment. Kremlin Response: Russia’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned the move—and any NATO base plans—would be “another significant escalation,” saying Moscow would take “necessary measures” in retaliation. US Base Talks: Lithuania’s PM said Vilnius would cover costs for a permanent US military presence, following Trump’s comments that he would “certainly look” at a base in the Baltics. Security Pressure in the Air: Lithuania has been dealing with suspected drone incursions that have triggered NATO fighter scrambles and airport disruptions. Regional Context: Russia also escalated its rhetoric over Kaliningrad, while Ukraine braced for a potentially “massive” aerial strike, underscoring how fast the security situation is moving. airBaltic Restructuring: Latvia’s airline airBaltic plans job cuts of up to 700 across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn as it shrinks its fleet and network. Belarus Human Rights: Belarusian journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau was released after more than five years in prison, though rights groups say repression will not end.
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