- Lithuania is testing NATO's unity and resolve through hybrid attacks while leading the country through geopolitical threats and alerts.
- Lithuania seeks reinforcement of collective defense commitments from NATO amid criticism from figures like Donald Trump and discussions about US troop presence.
President Gitanas Nausėda attended the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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Updated Jul 8
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What happened
President Gitanas Nausėda attended the NATO Summit in Ankara.
Who's involved
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Part of
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The entities involved
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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Gitanas Nausėda
President of Lithuania since 2019
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