Lithuania is ready to pay for a permanent US base. Reaction to Donald Trump's words

"The partners (i.e. the USA - ed.) only need to make a political decision to permanently deploy troops, and Lithuania is ready to cover the related financial costs," Sinkevizius wrote on Facebook.

On Monday, when asked by journalists in Washington about the possibility of establishing a permanent US military base in Lithuania, Trump replied: We will definitely consider it. I know a lot of people in Lithuania. They are wonderful people.

The Lithuanian Prime Minister assessed that the declaration of the American leader was an important signal. "I am glad that this idea is taken seriously. We appreciate the allies' contribution to our security," he noted. He also emphasized that the presence of US troops in Lithuania is a "critically important guarantor of deterrence and security."

Americans in Lithuania

Americans have been present in Lithuania on a rotational basis since 2014. At the end of October, another thousand US soldiers will arrive in the country, forming two battalions.

Lithuania increased its defense spending this year to 5.38%. GDP. Next year, he wants to allocate at least 5 percent for this purpose. GDP.

What about Poland?

Trump also spoke on Monday about the possible establishment of an American base in Poland. This may happen. They want it very much, he said. When asked if he supported this idea, he replied: They (in Poland - ed.) want it, and I like their president. As you know, I supported him and he won with an overwhelming majority (in the presidential elections - ed.), he won a great victory. We have a great president in Poland, so yes, I think so.

A permanent US base would be established by 2029 - said Joanna Kluzik-Rostkowska, an MP from the Civic Coalition, in Rozmowa o 7:00 on Radio RMF24. She indicated that talks were underway regarding the specific date of establishment, as well as the location of the permanent American base in Poland. She also assessed that the mood around the idea is much more promising today than a year ago.

Deputy Minister of National Defense Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka announced at the end of September that the Americans would not make a decision on a permanent base in Poland until the end of the so-called strategic review, directed by Pete Hegseth. A report on the presence of Americans in Europe is currently being prepared. This report is scheduled to reach Secretary Hegseth's desk on November 1, and then to President Trump's desk on December 1, and we can probably expect the final decision only after that date, said Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.