Lithuanian FM says Trump Will Strengthen NATO
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- Kestutis Budrys told Foreign Policy at the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague that NATO will be stronger after Trump's presidency, believing his criticism will ultimately benefit the alliance.
- Kestutis Budrys urged NATO allies to take part in the Iran war and help resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kestutis Budrys highlighted ongoing drone incidents in the Baltics and Russian accusations as priorities for the NATO summit in Ankara in July.
- Kestutis Budrys expressed pessimism about reaching a Ukraine peace agreement soon.
Why it matters: European NATO members gain a clearer mandate to confront Iranian aggression, while Russia faces heightened deterrence; the July Ankara summit will set joint defense priorities, reshaping alliance coordination.
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