NATO, Russia and Lithuania

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.
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, according to a report.
Lithuania to boost defense spending, citing threat from Russia
Lithuania plans to dramatically increase defense spending to 5-6 percent of its GDP by 2026 citing the persistent threat of Russian aggression
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.
Citing Russian threat, Lithuania to hike defense budget by 5-6% of GDP
Lithuania plans to dramatically increase defense spending to 5-6 percent of its GDP by 2026, citing the persistent threat of Russian aggression
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.
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.
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 ...
EU Defense Funds Creation Requires Effort, Says Former Lithuanian PM
The establishment of the European Union (EU) defense funds will be a long-term process that requires significant effort from member state leaders.
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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 ...
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Trump calls for increase in NATO spending that could drive Pentagon budget beyond $1 trillion
President Donald Trump said NATO countries must sharply increase their defense spending, demanding member states push beyond ...
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Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — — 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 ...
France rejects US criticism of its defence spending
France rejected criticism from new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that it lagged in defence, saying it met NATO's target to spend 2% of GDP on its military, was on course to double spending by ...
Four Countries Bordering Russia Call On EU To Allocate EUR 100B For Defense
Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland are calling on the EU to double its defense spending, as these member states bordering Russia believe urgent d ...