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

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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

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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.

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Lithuania forms 1st Division

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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Lithuania Says Will Spend 5-6% Of GDP On Defence In 2026-2030

Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member's president said Friday.

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The powerful armored and artillery force that Lithuania is building up in front of Russia

This rearmament is particularly important in the allied countries bordering Russia, especially Poland, which is making the ...

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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 will boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP because of threat of Russian aggression

The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, gives a statement ahead of a summit of the Baltic Sea NATO countries in Helsinki, Finland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva via ...

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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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