Lithuania will continue to allocate 0.25% of its GDP annually to support Ukraine, help strengthen its air defense, and support its path toward EU membership.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said this following the Ukraine–Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) summit in Kyiv on August 23, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
“For Lithuania, it is very important to remain consistent. We signed an agreement on my country’s annual support, which will be no less than 0.25% of our GDP each year. I cannot let you down, Mr. President, and Lithuanians cannot let Ukrainians down. Therefore, we will spend at least 0.25% every year in various forms. But first and foremost, we will help you strengthen your air defense and the purchase ammunition,” Nausėda said.
He also expressed gratitude to Ukraine for its experience in modern warfare. This, the politician noted, is very important for countries that are vulnerable and exposed to various forms of hybrid attacks.
Nausėda recalled that his country is located next to two adversaries — Belarus and Russia — and understands very well what daily pressure in various forms means, including illegal migration and the appearance of various drones or weather balloons.
