Lithuania's New Defense Minister Faces Criticism

Lithuanias President Gitanas Nausėda appoints Robertas Kaunas as new defense minister, despite limited prior experience. Kaunas, a Social Democrat, was nominated by Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and praised by the President for his preparation. However, former defense deputy minister Giedrimas Jeglinskas criticized the appointment, calling it a lottery for Lithuanias security. Kaunas, who takes over from dismissed minister Dovilė Šakalienė, has pledged to strengthen Lithuanias defense capabilities and support Ukraine, while also prioritizing the development of Lithuanias defense industry with Western partners.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.