Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression.
Lithuania seems to be sending a message that it will continue its support for Ukraine whether the U.S. continues to do so or not.
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the delegation of the Lithuanian Seimas, led by Speaker Saulius Skvernelis, who visited Ukraine for
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday. With the president's pledge, the Baltic nation bordering Russia becomes the first NATO nation to vow to reach a 5% goal called for by U.S ...
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.
This week, President Gitanas Nausėda said Lithuania would need to spend an additional ... and the continent’s own reaction to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. | Charly Triballeau/Getty Images Šakalienė said her country isn't planning to ...