RIA Novosti commentary warns of possible short Russian special military operation in Lithuania due to perceived Western nuclear threat.
Russian state news agency RIA Novosti published and later deleted an article threatening a short war against Lithuania, including possible missile strikes and nuclear use, citing perceived Western nuclear deployments as a trigger.
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- First reported
- 25 Sep 2026 · 08:00 UTC
- Latest development
- 25 Sep 2026 · 08:00 UTC
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