Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
The country recently became the first member of the NATO military alliance to commit to raising its defense spending to at ...
NATO Ally Backs Trump's Defense Spending Demands: 'You Can Never Feel Safe'
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared that any effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine must fully involve Kyiv.
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NATO Ally Sends New Aid Package to Ukraine
We are grateful to your government and President Gitanas Nausėda." He added: "We are glad that on this challenging path to NATO membership—with all its difficulties—the Lithuanian people and ...
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Lithuanian defense minister calls for ‘balance’ between US and European arms deals
Under NATO's capability targets, which are currently being updated ... One key question, however, is where the money will come from. This week, President Gitanas Nausėda said Lithuania would need to ...
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Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday. With the president’s pledge, the Baltic nation bordering Russia becomes the first NATO nation to vow to reach a 5% goal called for by U.S ...
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First NATO Country Announces It Will Match Trump's 5% Defense Ultimatum
The announcement comes amid a broader debate over NATO's future and the role of the U.S. in ensuring the alliance's security. President Gitanas Nausėda said during a press briefing in the ...