Lithuania's president, Gitanas Nausėda, announced that there is near-unanimous support among parliamentary leaders to remove the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases.The decision stems from the country's desire to align with NATO's deterrence policies and address its position as a staunch ally of Ukraine.

Article 137 of Lithuania's constitution, which prohibits nuclear weapons and foreign military installations, is being deemed obsolete by lawmakers.

Nausėda emphasized that NATO members must be full participants in the alliance's security framework, with nuclear deterrence being a primary means of protection.This move follows Finland's recent repeal of a similar ban and comes amid discussions about potential U.S.nuclear deployments in NATO's eastern flank.The Financial Times previously reported U.S.interest in placing nuclear warheads in countries like Lithuania to counter Russian aggression.

While the legislative process is ongoing, the shift reflects broader geopolitical tensions and the evolving role of nuclear capabilities in European security strategies.