Russia has issued a stern warning after Lithuania took a first step toward lifting its ban on nuclear weapons.

Lithuanian lawmakers began procedural votes to review the constitutional ban on nuclear arms.

Moscow fiercely condemned the move, calling potential nuclear deployment a direct provocation.

The Kremlin says hosting such weapons would fundamentally change the regional security balance.

Moscow says it reserves the right to respond through asymmetric military and diplomatic means.

Newsweek reported Russia also issued a warning as Trump considers a new military base.

The Lithuanian legislative process will likely need months of committee review before final votes.

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