On Friday, September 11, the Russian government, through the Kremlin, issued a warning to Lithuania, stating that if the country were to allow the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory, it would place Lithuania within the range of Russian nuclear weapons. This warning comes as Lithuania has been examining the possibility of amending its Constitution since last summer to enable the storage of such weapons on its soil. Lithuania, like the other Baltic states—Latvia and Estonia—is a member of both NATO and the European Union. These memberships have brought it into closer alignment with Western military and political structures, which include the potential for hosting U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements. However, no such weapons are currently stationed in Lithuania. The idea of modifying its Constitution to allow for the presence of nuclear weapons has sparked debate within Lithuania. Proponents argue that it would strengthen the country’s security by aligning it more closely with NATO’s collective defense strategy. Critics, however, raise concerns about the risks of nuclear proliferation and the potential for increased tensions with Russia. The Kremlin’s warning underscores the sensitivity of nuclear issues in the region, especially given the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Western countries. Lithuania’s consideration of such a constitutional change highlights the complex balance between national security and regional stability in Eastern Europe.