Lithuania has requested NATO's assistance to bolster its air defenses following multiple violations of its airspace by Russian military drones. The Lithuanian government has reached out to NATO leadership for immediate measures, including enhanced defense capabilities and the expedited implementation of a rotational air defense model. The importance of air defense is underscored for allied security, particularly for NATO's eastern flank. Concurrently, the Kremlin has been manipulating narratives concerning nuclear strategy, with the Institute for the Study of War noting differing assessments within Russian leadership, particularly involving Dmitry Medvedev's public stance against Donald Trump's actions regarding nuclear positioning.
Lithuania has requested NATO assistance to strengthen air defenses following repeated violations of its airspace by Russian military drones, emphasizing the importance of allied security.
The Lithuanian foreign minister and defence minister asked NATO's secretary general for immediate measures to enhance air defenses and accelerate the full implementation of a rotational air defense model.
The Institute for the Study of War noted that the Kremlin uses Medvedev to introduce nuclear threats into discussions, highlighting differing views within Russian leadership on nuclear issues.
Trump positioned two nuclear submarines strategically in response to Medvedev's comments while the Kremlin dismissed this move, framing it emotionally and minimizing its possible implications.
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