Lithuania's defense minister confirmed the country is participating in confidential talks on deploying US nuclear weapons on its territory, amid NATO's broader strategy to expand nuclear deterrence across Europe and strengthen security against Russian threats.
Latvia scrambles NATO jets in latest Baltic drone alert
Lithuania activates large-scale alert due to a drone, prompting leaders and citizens to seek shelter.
NATO fighter jets were raised in Lithuania to intercept drones amid an air alert.
Polish President and NATO secretary general arrive in Bucharest ahead of B9 Summit.
Poland and Lithuania race to host Trump’s troops after Berlin rift
EU leaders ordered officials to prepare mutual defense protocols under Article 42.7 amid concerns about weakening US NATO commitment, with scenarios including conventional attacks and hybrid warfare already being drafted by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Eastern NATO members, particularly the Baltic states, are strategically supporting US military operations against Iran while simultaneously building independent defense capabilities, recognizing their vulnerability to Russian threats and uncertainty about American security commitments under Trump.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopts declaration to strengthen Alliance and deter aggression.
NATO jets scrambled, Lithuanian leaders moved to safe location after Ukraine war drone detected
Lithuania's capital residents were told to shelter due to a drone alarm near the Belarus border.
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Lithuania is ready to accept additional US troops to maintain regional security and Washington's focus on Europe.
Poland and Lithuania agree to host U.S. military leaving Germany
Trump's NATO skepticism concerns Baltic states, who support US operations against Iran and increase defense spending to 3.4-4 percent of GDP, positioning themselves as "model allies" to maintain American security commitment against Russian threats.
Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban in Hungary's election, ending Orban's 16-year rule.
NATO's internal divisions are driving some countries to consider alternative security architectures with Ukraine as a key partner.
Lithuania and Latvia view US troop deployment to Poland as a significant decision strengthening NATO's eastern flank security.
Lithuania's capital residents were told to shelter due to a drone alarm near the Belarus border.
NATO's eastern flank countries seek more US troops after withdrawal from Germany.
Poland is ready to host US troops being withdrawn from Germany, having necessary infrastructure in place.
Poland is ready to receive US troops leaving Germany, says President Karol Nawrocki.
Trump questions NATO's value while Baltic states, fearing Russian threats, position themselves as model allies by increasing defense spending to over three percent of GDP and supporting US military operations to maintain American security guarantees.