Lithuania's foreign minister cautioned Europe against reducing its reliance on US defense systems, labeling such a move a 'really big mistake.' As European defense spending surges post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many countries contemplate shifting towards European weaponry. However, Budrys argued for a cooperative, transatlantic defense strategy rather than isolating from US support. High defense spending percentages in Lithuania underline its commitment to NATO, with concerns that Russia may extend its aggression beyond Ukraine, necessitating strong defense partnerships.
Kestutis Budrys, Lithuania's foreign minister, warned it would be a 'really big mistake' for Europe to reduce reliance on US defense capabilities, stressing transatlantic cooperation.
Budrys emphasized during a NATO summit that there's enough room for both US and European defense contributions, advocating for continued cooperation amidst rising threats from Russia.
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