RIA Novosti commentary warns of possible short Russian special military operation in Lithuania due to perceived Western nuclear threat.

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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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25 Sep 2026 · 08:00 UTC
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25 Sep 2026 · 08:00 UTC
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