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Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat

Securing an end to the fighting in Ukraine must take place with Kyiv's full involvement and come with more defense spending by regional countries to avoid any future Russian aggression, according to Lithuania's president.

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

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.

The Washington Post · 14d

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

Lithuania’s president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026

kyivindependent on MSN · 4d

Lithuania, Estonia pledge 5% defense spending, following Trump's call, FT reports

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys reportedly described the shift as part of a "new era. " Vilnius committed to spending between 5% and 6% of its GDP on defense annually until at least 2030.

Voice of America · 1d

Spain well short of NATO defense target, as Trump demands huge additional spending

As U.S. President Donald Trump demands a large increase in defense spending by NATO allies, the spotlight has fallen on Spain, which spends the least on defense of all member states relative to the size of its economy.

Jane's Information Group1d

Lithuania forms 1st Division

Lithuania established its 1st Division during a ceremony in Rukla on 28 January. The formation will consist of the Lithuanian ...

Newsweek14d

First NATO Country Announces It Will Match Trump's 5% Defense Ultimatum

The new policy will make Lithuania the highest spender on defense in NATO in percentage terms, surpassing Poland, which ...

Lithuania and Estonia pledge to meet Donald Trump’s 5% target on defence spending

Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, told the Financial Times that Europe was facing a “new era” after the Baltic ...

Politico Europe4d

Lithuanian defense minister calls for ‘balance’ between US and European arms deals

Higher defense spending will not be financed by cutting the welfare state but by combining national and EU money, Dovilė ...

pravda.com.ua9d

Lithuania calls on NATO to show its readiness to counter Russian aggression

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that NATO should be more decisive in countering Russian sabotage attacks. Source: Budrys in an interview with the German newspaper Spiegel, as ...

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NATO Ally Seizes Ship After Latest Baltic Undersea Cable Sabotage

Several undersea cables running under the surface of the Baltic Sea have been damaged in suspected sabotage incidents in ...

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Lithuania, Estonia lead increase in defense spending as NATO allies members — FT

TASS/. Two of the three Baltic states, Lithuania and Estonia, became the first NATO countries to commit to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP amid US pressure, the Financial Times (FT ...

krcgtv.com14d

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression

Trump has also said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of Greenland, an autonomous territory ...

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Lithuania's president calls for Ukraine's involvement in peace talks, stronger regional defense against Russia, AP reports

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the necessity of Ukraine’s full involvement in peace negotiations and increased defense spending by regional countries to prevent future Russian ...

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