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
Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP to combat threat from Russia
The Baltic nation's announcement comes weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO allies should spend at least 5% of GDP on defence. #EuropeNews
Europe is divided over Trump's call for NATO members to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
Ralf Stegner, a member of Germany's Social Democratic Party, called Trump's comments "delusional and truly insane." Poland has backed Trump's demand.
Lithuania Pledges to Boost Defense Spending After Trump Demand
Lithuania plans to increase defense spending to deter potential threats from Russia after US President-elect Donald Trump urged European allies to boost funds for the military.
Lithuania will boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP because of threat of Russian aggression
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 the region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday.
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression
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 ag
Lithuania pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of its GDP on defense starting in 2026
With the president's pledge, it becomes the first NATO nation to vow to reach a 5% goal recently called for by President-elect Donald Trump. Nausėda said the “historic decision” was taken by the State Defense Council on Friday.
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