Lithuania ready to cover cost if US establishes military base

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius says Lithuania is willing to fund a permanent US military base in the country, which currently hosts a rotating US battalion. Parliament is also weighing whether to lift constitutional restrictions on nuclear weapons, drawing criticism from Russia amid regional tensions.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has declared his willingness to finance the establishment of a permanent US military base in Lithuania. Since 2019, Lithuania has been hosting a rotating US battalion and is eager for a long-term military presence. Concurrently, the Lithuanian parliament is considering lifting constitutional prohibitions on nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Russia, citing heightened regional tensions.