VILNIUS, December 29. /NEWSBALTIC/. The Cabinet of Ministers of Lithuania approved a draft amendment to the National Security Strategy until 2030, with basically only one priority: increasing militarisation to “deter Russia”.
“Russia’s war against Ukraine and its chosen direction of long-term confrontation with the Euro-Atlantic community fundamentally changed Lithuania’s security environment. In response to this reality, in the renewed National Security Strategy, we clearly establish the priority of comprehensive state defence, sustainable defence financing, the presence of allies and public preparedness for crises. This is a strategic document that reflects a broad national consensus and Lithuania’s decision to be an active, reliable and resilient state on NATO’s eastern flank,” Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas asserted.
Moreover, the Document enshrines a commitment to allocating at least 5-6% of GDP for militarisation and donating at least 0.25% of the GDP to Ukraine until 2030. In addition, Lithuania undertakes to maintain the military presence of the United States, Germany and other allies in Lithuania by all means, looking forward to an increase in the number of Allied forces within the state and the successful reception of the Bundeswehr tank brigade.
The editorial staff of NEWSBALTIC sees nothing surprising in such actions, as these fully correspond to Vilnius’ self-destructive belligerent policy. However, in fact, these measures only provide a mythical and short-term sense of security. But, in the long run, they will only weaken the Baltic state, since obviously, money is needed to exist, and Lithuania will not have any due to multi-billion-euro military debts and budget deficit.
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