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Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
(AP video by Siarhei Satsiuk) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the President’s palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP ...
Newsday29d
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in ...
Euronews29d
Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP to combat threat from Russia
Lithuania will increase its defence spending to between 5% and 6% of GDP starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in the region, the Baltic nation's President Gitanas Nausėda said ...
Newsweek29d
First NATO Country Announces It Will Match Trump's 5% Defense Ultimatum
In a move to strengthen its national defense, Lithuania has announced plans to increase its defense spending to between 5 percent and 6 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), starting in 2026.
Associated Press29d
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, gives a statement ahead of a summit of the Baltic Sea NATO ...
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Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
VILNIUS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Lithuania has committed to allocating 5% to 6% of its GDP for defence between 2026 and 2030, its foreign minister said on Friday. "Difficult times require bold ...