Lithuania Moves to Lift Ban on Foreign Bases and Nuclear Arms; Kremlin Vows Response

Lithuania's parliament has voted to remove the constitutional ban on foreign military bases and nuclear weapons, drawing a warning from Moscow.

• Lithuania's parliament voted 106-18 to lift the constitutional ban on foreign military bases and nuclear weapons, with a second vote set for January 12.
• PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius said Lithuania is ready to pay for establishing a permanent US military base if Washington agrees.
• Trump said the United States will "definitely" consider building a permanent military base in Lithuania to meet its request.
• The Kremlin said Moscow will take all necessary measures to ensure Russia's security in light of the developments.
• The constitutional amendment requires a three-month waiting period and at least 94 of 141 parliamentary votes to pass.