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.
The vessel's core structure has moved into the water and will now undergo final system installations before it begins operations.
Ukraine received a new military aid package from Lithuania at the end of last week. Source: Lithuanian Defence Ministry press service, as reported by European Pravda Details: The package includes Lithuanian-made drones,
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.
The items included the funerary crown of Alexander Jagellion, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania between 1501 and 1506.
Lithuania issued 2 billion euros ($2.08 billion) in a dual-tranche bond transaction via a bank syndicate on Tuesday, one of the lead manager banks said.
Lithuania is to increase its defense spending to between 5 percent and 6 percent of its GDP from 2026, matching Trump's target.
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.
Sakaliene's statement came shortly after the Lithuanian broadcaster LRT reported that thousands of drones, which were to be delivered to Ukraine several months ago, are still in Lithuanian warehouses as their delivery is delayed by bureaucratic obstacles.
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 has announced plans to enhance security measures around its power grids with Poland in preparation for next month's decoupling from the Russian energy system.
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