The leader of the “For Lithuania” faction of the ruling Seimas, Agnė Širinskienė, stated that the current situation discredits the CEC institution. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Social Democrat Remigijus Motuzas asserted that constitutional amendments are needed considering the changed security situation. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Before voting on the constitutional amendment, the "aušrietis" Aidas Gedvilas insisted that before making a final decision, the opinion of the nation should be heard – a referendum should be held. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The leader of the opposition "Nemuno aušra," Remigijus Žemaitaitis, questioned whether Lithuania should pursue the establishment of a permanent U.S. military base in the country. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Conservator Laurynas Kasčiūnas said that D. Trump's words are a pleasant message, but there is supposedly no specifics regarding a possible American military base. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said that Lithuania would be ready to provide "the best possible conditions" for permanent American military forces. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
D. Trump said on Monday that Washington would consider the possibility of establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The Minister of National Defense, Robertas Kaunas, commented that Lithuania has the potential to establish a permanent US military base. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The statement by U.S. President D. Trump regarding the potential establishment of a permanent American military base in Lithuania has caused reactions from politicians, meanwhile the Seimas has approved the first vote on a constitutional amendment allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country, and the Government announced a reduction in train ticket prices to combat rising fuel prices. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The application of ELTA, when US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Washington would consider the possibility of establishing a permanent US military base in Lithuania. #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
The Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas said that there is a possibility to establish a permanent U.S. troop base in Lithuania. #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, stated that Lithuania is prepared to cover all related expenses. #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
The head of the government, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, said he instructed the Ministry of National Defense (KAM) to gather information about the conditions that Lithuania could provide to US troops. #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
"If there were a permanent U.S. military base here, at the very moment danger occurred in Lithuania or the region, U.S. soldiers would act without any additional decisions or permissions. I believe this is a very significant advantage given the current geopolitical situation. Moreover, according to R. Motuzas, considering the establishment of a permanent U.S. military base in Poland, Lithuania would view such a decision positively, as it would enhance the country's security." #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
R. Motuzas states that a permanent U.S. military base in Lithuania would allow U.S. troops to respond quickly in the event of a threat, and Lithuania would view such a decision positively, increasing national security. #JAV #Lietuva #KarinėBaze (translated)
"We will definitely consider it. I know a lot of people in Lithuania. They are wonderful people." U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Americans will consider the idea of establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėBazė (translated)
US President Donald Trump stated that Americans are considering the possibility of establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėBazė (translated)
"I really want to thank the U.S. President Mr. Trump (...) for his truly rational and objective view of Lithuania, on our efforts to ensure not only the security of Lithuania but also that of the region," said Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his stance on Lithuania and promising to make efforts for the establishment of a permanent American military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėBazė (translated)
Thus, the prime minister reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that Americans are considering the idea of establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėBazė (translated)
"Partners just need to make a political decision regarding the permanent deployment of troops, and Lithuania is ready to cover the related financial costs," M. Sinkevičius wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėBazė (translated)
