# Kremlin spokesman says Lithuania would be in Russia’s nuclear crosshairs if it deploys nuclear weapons

https://mins.news/en/item/54504

- Meduza, 2026-09-11 11:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/11/kremlin-spokesman-says-lithuania-would-be-in-the-crosshairs-of-our-nuclear-weapons-if-it-deploys-a-nuclear-arsenal-on-its-own-territory

> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would target Lithuania with nuclear weapons if Vilnius deploys them on its territory, calling the scenario a “very serious round of escalation and tension.” Lithuanian authorities have confirmed talks on deployment, which reportedly involve US bombers capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

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