Lithuania's president emphasizes the importance of involving Kyiv in negotiations to end the fighting in Ukraine and increasing defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression. The country is concerned about potential conflicts with Russia due to its geographical position and supports NATO's efforts to protect the Baltic Sea infrastructure.
Key Points
Need for Kyiv's involvement in peace negotiations
Concerns about potential Russian aggression in the region
Support for NATO's defense initiatives in the Baltic Sea
Pros
Emphasizes the importance of involving Kyiv in negotiations to end the fighting in Ukraine
Supports increasing defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression
Backs NATO's efforts to protect the Baltic Sea infrastructure
Cons
Some politicians in Lithuania object to raising military expenditures