Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing …
6 days ago · 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. ... nation bordering Russia becomes the first NATO nation to vow to reach a 5% goal called for by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. It currently spends a bit over 3%.
Lithuania pledges to hit Donald Trump’s 5 percent defense …
6 days ago · Lithuania "commits to allocating" between 5 percent and 6 percent of GDP on defense from next year to 2030, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said today in a post on X.. Donald Trump, who returns for a second term as U.S. president on Monday, has called on NATO allies to raise their defense spending to at least 5 percent of GDP, a significant jump from the alliance's current 2 percent target.
Europe splits on Trump’s call to dramatically boost ... - POLITICO
Jan 8, 2025 · Lithuania pledges to hit Donald Trump’s 5 percent defense spending target “Difficult times require bold decisions [and] leadership. We call on our allies to follow this lead,” says Baltic nation’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys. Jan 17 1 min read.
Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means
2 days ago · As Donald J. Trump took the oath of office in Washington on Monday, the crowd at a jam-packed party held by Ukrainian business groups in Davos, Switzerland, intently watched the ceremony on huge ...
NATO's Baltic defense ministers upbeat but wary about Donald Trump
Nov 11, 2024 · In the days after Donald Trump won the election, securing his return to the White House early next year, Europe's NATO members were nervous. Anxious and wary, yes, but still striving for public...
Lithuania's defense minister proposes ways for smoother relations ...
Nov 9, 2024 · PRAGUE (AP) — European nations should not repeat the mistake of creating a barrier between them and President-elect Donald Trump but instead cooperate on issues of common interest, Lithuania’s defense minister said Saturday.
Political analysts highlight the risks Lithuania will face if Trump is ...
Nov 7, 2024 · With Republican candidate Donald Trump's victory in the United States (US) presidential election, political analysts identify the most important changes that will face not only Lithuania but also the whole of Europe.
Lithuanian defense minister proposes ways for smoother relations ...
Nov 9, 2024 · European nations should not repeat the mistake of creating a barrier between them and President-elect Donald Trump but instead cooperate on issues of common interest, Lithuania’s defense...
Welcome to Mar-a-NATO: European leaders tailor their message to Trump
Jul 9, 2024 · At a panel in Washington hosted by POLITICO and the German newspaper Welt, the top defense officials from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania made a forceful case for the NATO alliance that was...
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries ...
Apr 19, 2024 · A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected...