Naubeda announced Lithuania’s intent to spend 5-6% of GDP in defense

Lithuania plans to spend 5% -6% of gross domestic product in defense. It was said by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauceda in Brussels, who came to a special European Council meeting, focused on Ukraine’s support and European defense, report Interfax-Ukraine.

He noted that “he appreciated the efforts of European Commission President Ursula Von der Lyen according to the plan” Re -repair in Europe “worth 800 billion euros.”

“I believe it’s a step forward compared to the situation where we are today. And it’s really great help for my country, because we have a very popular goal in my country – to spend on defense from 5 to 6 percent of our GDP. This means a lot,” Naudeda said.

The Lithuanian president has confirmed that his country is willing to contribute to the new Ukraine military support initiative of the high EU representative and Callas for 20 billion euros.

Lithuania is conducting to make a contribution and pay our share of this fund, as we also need to support Ukraine by 0.25 percent of our GDP year -old. We calculate whether other countries receive obligations to pay the same amount, then Ukraine will receive 43 billion euros, and many of it. And this is exactly what they need now, ”he said.

Remember that Lithuania has left the international convention prohibiting the acquisition, use and manufacture of cassette ammunition.

Earlier it was reported that Lithuania would invest in the Ukraine defense industry and bought weapons with 20 million euros. The purchased weapons are planned to move to the armed forces of Ukraine.