🇱🇹Lithuania and 🇪🇪Estonia are the first @NATO countries to pledge over 5% of GDP to defense, doubling current levels. Lithuania’s FM @BudrysKestutis calls it “existential” amid #RussianAggression. Estonia cites U.S. pressure and NATO’s evolving security needs. While #NATO raises its target to 3-3.5%, frontline states like Poland, leading at 4%, push even higher. Critics, however, warn of financial strains: “No credible plan to hit 6%.” Ukraine allocated nearly 6% to defense in 2021. When its economy stabilizes, sustainable alignment with NATO partners remains a key goal.
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