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Lithuania Bans Foreign Passport Holders from Military Academy

3/26/2025

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The Lithuanian Defence Ministry is taking a bold step to safeguard national security by proposing a ban on citizens holding Russian, Belarusian, or Chinese passports from enrolling in the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy. Cadets must declare any foreign citizenship, and those with ties to hostile nations will face dismissal, underscoring the importance of loyalty in military ranks.

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The Lithuanian Defence Ministry is taking a bold step to safeguard national security by proposing a ban on citizens holding Russian, Belarusian, or Chinese passports from enrolling in the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy. Cadets must declare any foreign citizenship, and those with ties to hostile nations will face dismissal, underscoring the importance of loyalty in military ranks.