Lithuania will boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Alert: Lithuania's president pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of country's GDP on defense starting in 2026
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania's president pledges to spend between 5% and 6% of country's GDP on defense starting in 2026.
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Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression
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