Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius says Lithuania’s security is tied to NATO, describing “Lithuanian skies” as “NATO skies.” In a Deutsche Welle interview, he discusses perceived threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus and argues that air defence capacity is a key part of deterrence and protection.
Sinkevicius says NATO needs stronger air defence and frames air protection as a practical requirement for safeguarding the country. While he supports increased defence efforts, he also argues that military spending alone does not guarantee security. Instead, he emphasizes that capabilities such as air defence must be strengthened to respond to the broader threat environment.
Across the sources, the interview’s focus remains consistent: concerns about Russia and Belarus, the role of NATO in meeting those challenges, and the view that strengthening air defence is central—alongside a caution that budget increases by themselves are insufficient. The outlets provide the same content with only minor wording differences, reflecting a single reported exchange rather than separate developments.
