Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas claims that "Starlink" restrictions have complicated Ukraine's ability to respond and counterattack, although U.S. intelligence information continues to reach Kyiv for now. #Starlink #Ukraina #KraštoApsauga (translated)
"In 2024, it seems... I took the numbers. 2024 - 51 percent, 2023 - 50 percent," said former Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė. #Gynyba #KraštoApsauga #Biudžetas (translated)
"Our increased defense budget does not translate into capabilities, military capabilities that would strengthen our defense. That is a fact," emphasized former Minister of National Defense Laurynas Kasčiūnas. #Gynyba #KraštoApsauga #Biudžetas (translated)
"The Prime Minister should not manipulate such matters, suggesting that perhaps the Ministry of Defense needs fewer funds," said former Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas. #Gynyba #KraštoApsauga #Biudžetas (translated)
The question is whether there is more... or whether that desire for more, more, more determines a meaningful, operational, efficient, transparent expenditure," asked Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius. #Gynyba #KraštoApsauga #Biudžetas (translated)
There is enough money for defense in Lithuania, but due to slow turnover and insufficient personnel, its utilization is not effective, and former ministers of national defense note that the problem is old and well-known. #Gynyba #KraštoApsauga #Biudžetas (translated)
Next year, the defense budget in Lithuania is planned to increase to 5% of GDP, which is more than 4.8 billion euros. #GynybosBiudžetas #KraštoApsauga #BVP (translated)
"Thunder of Perkūnas 2026" is part of the "Perkūnas" series of state armed defense exercises. The experience gained during these exercises will help to further improve command and control procedures, strengthen the interaction between the military and civilian institutions, and assess the state's readiness to act during a crisis and wartime, said the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Giedrius Premeneckas. #PerkūnoGriausmas2026 #LietuvosKariuomenė #KraštoApsauga (translated)
Military exercises "Thunder of Perkūnas" have concluded in Lithuania, aimed at strengthening the state's readiness for armed defense and ensuring cooperation between the military and civilian institutions during crises and wartime. #PerkūnoGriausmas2026 #LietuvosKariuomenė #KraštoApsauga (translated)
M. Katelynas appealed to R. Kauną requesting to extend the enhanced wall protection near the Kaliningrad region until the beginning of November, considering the security situation in the region. #SienaApsauga #Kariai #KraštoApsauga (translated)
Former Prime Minister and conservative I. Šimonytė along with the leader of the Liberal Movement, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, stated that the projected budget deficit for next year raises concerns about the irresponsible attitude of the ruling party towards the long-term state of public finances. #biudžetas #kraštoapsauga #pensijos (translated)
Former Prime Minister, conservative I. Šimonytė and the leader of the Liberal Movement, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, stated that the projected budget deficit for next year raises concerns about the irresponsible attitude of the ruling party towards the long-term financial situation of the state. #biudžetas #kraštoapsauga #pensijos (translated)
"He (the government sector deficit - BNS) is indeed absolutely 100% related to our defense priority, but it is also very important for me to know that we are not sacrificing all other goals, including raising pensions, we are not burning everything on the altar of defense." President Gitanas Nausėda says he is not afraid of a possible government sector deficit next year that may reach about 3.8% of GDP, linking it to defense needs and is pleased with the increase in pensions. #biudžetas #kraštoapsauga #pensijos (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda claims that the public sector deficit next year could reach 3.8% of GDP, linking it to defense needs, but assures that other budget goals, including pension growth, will not be sacrificed. #biudžetas #kraštoapsauga #pensijos (translated)
The Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas has allowed the deployment of soldiers at the border with the Kaliningrad region. #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga #Siena (translated)
Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas allowed soldiers to be deployed at the border with the Kaliningrad region to strengthen border security due to potential aggressive foreigners. #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga #Siena (translated)
At that time, the Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas expressed gratitude to D. Trump for his attitude towards Lithuania on Tuesday and promised to make efforts for a permanent American military base to be established in Lithuania. #JAVbaze #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga (translated)
Yes, he said this after U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Americans would consider the idea of establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. #JAVbaze #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga (translated)
"I tasked the Ministry of National Defence to do their homework, to present the country, to present the opportunities and conditions under which we could accept permanently stationed US troops," Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says he has tasked the Ministry of National Defence to do their homework and present the possibilities and conditions for which American soldiers could be permanently stationed in Lithuania. #JAVbaze #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga (translated)
Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius tasked the Ministry of National Defense with preparing possibilities and conditions for the permanent deployment of US troops in Lithuania, in response to President Donald Trump's statement on this issue. #JAVbaze #Lietuva #KraštoApsauga (translated)
