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Russia threatens with nuclear weapons and there is a reason for it, says this Lithuanian minister

Russia threatens with nuclear weapons and there is a reason for it, says this Lithuanian minister

Lithuanian minister Kęstutis Budrys argues that Baltic nations effectively manage Russian threats through a combination of deterrence and resilience. He suggests that Russia only retreats when forced and characterizes nuclear rhetoric from Moscow as routine posturing rather than credible warnings.

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