Budrys: Lithuania sets an example
Vilnius, October 21 (Hibya) – Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys stated that Lithuania sets an example, becoming the first NATO ally to reach the 5% threshold by allocating 5.38% of its GDP to defense in the 2026 draft budget.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys emphasized that Lithuania serves as an example, allocating 5.38% of its GDP to defense in the 2026 draft budget, thus becoming the first NATO ally to reach the 5% benchmark.
Budrys also said:
“Our commitment to defense is steadfast and will only grow stronger. Our criminal neighbors, however, are determined in only one thing – their aggression against democracy.”
British News Agency