Lithuania Considers Constitutional Amendment to Host U.S. Nuclear Weapons

Lithuania is exploring changes to its constitution that would allow American nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas confirmed that discussions are underway, telling reporters that the government is actively considering the proposal. The Baltic nation's constitution currently prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on Lithuanian soil, but President Gitanas Nausėda has proposed amending this restriction in response to current security threats. Lithuania, a NATO member since 2004, shares borders with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, making it strategically significant in the alliance's eastern European defense posture. The potential constitutional change would represent a major shift in Lithuania's defense policy, reflecting growing security concerns in the Baltic region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.