Lithuania Pledges to Boost Defense Spending

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 pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of its GDP on defense starting in 2026
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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Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met with his Lithuanian counterpart Saulius Skvernėlis to discuss increasing sanctions pressure on Russia and its allies, as well as further support for Ukraine.
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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.
Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
Lithuania has committed to allocating 5% to 6% of its GDP for defence between 2026 and 2030, its foreign minister said on 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
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