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The results of the defense power study show that Lithuania could independently resist Russian aggression, but this would require a significant increase in defense spending. According to the Minister of National Defense Lauryns Kasčiūnas, this suggests that planning should not focus only on the help of NATO allies: if Lithuania was capable of giving a painful response on its own, Russia's desire to check the unity of the alliance would cool down. A historic window is now opening for an agreement on defense funding. Will Lithuania not be sorry to pay for its freedom? 00:00 What surprised the conclusions of the study of the defense power of Lithuania. 03:47 Why does Lithuania need "long arms"? 05:05 Estonia about long-range shooting opportunities. 05:30 Will Lithuania really need to shoot alone for a while? 06:12 What amount did Ben Hodges "shoot" during the simulation? 07:11 Two scenarios of response to aggression. 09:37 Is Lithuania willing to spend 12-13 percent GDP for defense? 10:47 "Caesar" and "Leopard" waiting. 12:38 Should we borrow for defense? 14:36 Historic window for agreement on defense financing. 15:06 Rhetoric of Social Democrats. 17:09 How much defense capacity would Lithuania preserve in case of war? 17:56 The importance of Apache helicopters. 19:48 What is done with current resources. 21:15 How many missiles did "Himars" launch during the simulation. 22:51 Can't Lithuania defend itself? 25:51 What would happen if Russia attacked Lithuania while the USA defended Taiwan? 27:09 Bitter truth for the West. 28:36 Shouldn't Lithuanian politicians speak more honestly with the army? 30:25 Importance of infrastructure, logistics, personnel training. 31:41 Polish example.