On Monday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda spoke on the phone with US President-elect Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed defense and support for Ukraine. UNN reports this with reference to the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT.
The President expressed satisfaction with the plans of the new US administration to achieve peace through a show of force and emphasized the need to support Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression, thereby curbing the ambitions of other authoritarian regimes
"It is gratifying to know that Mr. Trump is well aware of the security situation in the region and the energy system challenges Ukraine faces ahead of the winter season," he said.
The two presidents also discussed "the negative impact of cooperation between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea on the international security architecture.
Nausėda emphasized Lithuania's close defense ties with the United States, noting that in recent years the two countries have signed many new contracts for the purchase of weapons and military equipment.
He also assured Trump that Lithuania would provide the best conditions for the permanent presence of U.S. troops in the country, the report said.