First NATO Country Announces It Will Match Trump's 5
1 day ago · With the pledge to reach 5 percent, Lithuania will become the first NATO member to meet a defense spending goal recently suggested by President-elect Donald Trump.
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing …
1 day 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 …
1 day 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.
Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP
2 days ago · Lithuania's announcement comes after US President-elect Donald Trump this month called for NATO allies to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP — a level currently unmatched by any member of the ...
Passing Trump's test? Lithuania pledges 5 to 6 percent GDP on …
2 days ago · Passing Trump’s test? Lithuania pledges 5 to 6 percent GDP on defense spending ... making it the first NATO country to make such a commitment since US President-elect Donald Trump lobbied for ...
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing …
1 day ago · 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. President-elect Donald Trump.
Lithuania Pledges to Boost Defense Spending After Trump Demand
1 day ago · 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 vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing …
1 day 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 ... of Elon Musk's pro-Trump ...
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.
Lithuania Pledges to Boost Defense Spending After Trump …
1 day ago · (Bloomberg) -- 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. Most ...