The rulers of Lithuania are already at war, most importantly - an economic war

As seen in the text below, they have already organized such a war. Since the whole world, except the West, helps Russia, this economic war does not harm Russia, it harms only us, the residents of Lithuania. It means that the rulers of Lithuania are at war against us, the inhabitants of Lithuania.

 

Now they are asking for money to prepare for a conventional war. As long as there are nuclear weapons, a conventional war between NATO and Russia has never been, is not now, and therefore never will be. The money we give to the rulers of Lithuania goes to golden spoons. Porridge is tasteless without golden spoons.

 

In Lithuania, money is distributed by the Seimas. Let's kick out from the Seimas  during the elections all those who eat with golden spoons. Let's ask each everyone whether this person is preparing for war or not. If you are preparing, let's look for the next one.

 

     "Defense experts: an additional percentage point from GDP would extend the country's defense by 4 times

 

     Advertisement published: 2024-05-23 06:00

 

     "4 percent"

 

    

 

     The business initiative "4 percent" to increase funding for Lithuanian defense to 4% of GDP, which is widely supported by the public, is still waiting for the approval of politicians and real commitments to take care of the country's security ambitiously. What could Lithuania achieve with increased defense funding? "Verslo tribūna" asked defense experts, reserve colonels Vaidotas Malinionis and Saulius Guzevičius, what 4% of GDP for defense would mean for the country's military capability and security.

 

    

 

     According to V. Malinionis, if up to 3% of GDP was allocated to defense, in the event of a threat, Lithuania would be able to defend itself for up to 3 days, if it had 4% of GDP financing, until it received help from its allies, Lithuania would be able to defend itself four times longer - up to 12 days. He emphasizes that finances are needed proportionately for all areas of defense: both regular military forces and reserve development.

 

     Plan regional defense

 

    

 

     "NATO countries in Europe are not ready to fight a war of attrition with Russia, i.e. a long war that is based on attrition and its main principles are will and logistics.   Business, realizing the extent of the threats and their reality, took the initiative to allocate 4% of GDP to defense."

 

    

 

     The expert reminds that Poland has already allocated such a part of its GDP to national defense, and as a border state, Lithuania must also keep up.

 

    

 

     "In order for the money to be used as rationally as possible, we need to think about the defense of the region and increasing interaction - negotiations with the Baltic and Scandinavian countries, Poland. By the way, representatives of the defense parliaments of these countries and Germany recently met to discuss current issues. Therefore, when it comes to increasing defense funding, very pragmatic and intelligent steps are needed, it is necessary to use NATO's opportunities", says V. Malionis.

 

    

 

     S. Guzevičius agrees that the defense budget increased by 1 percentage point from the GDP would even increase the ability to withstand an enemy attack by 4 times.

 

     The army needs to be raised regularly

 

    

 

     "There are many reasons why we need to increase the defense budget, but the first is that in 30 years we have not had adequate funding for it, and at times it has been woeful. For example, after Russia and Sakartvelo (Georgia) in 2008 war it was cut to 0.87% of GDP. So, since we didn't allocate enough funds for defense or didn't buy what was most needed, now we have to urgently increase the budget", says S. Guzevičius.

 

    

 

     According to him, it is very important to say what we will buy with the additional money for defense, because that would be the motivation for increasing defense funding. Citizens would then clearly understand what is needed for the security of themselves, military units, and the country's strategic facilities. He pays particular attention to air defense, robotics solutions, air and land and water drones.

 

    

 

     According to V. Malinionis, it is necessary to develop both the regular forces and the reserve in parallel, because they do not function effectively without each other.

 

    

 

     "It is necessary to finance the defense capabilities on a regular basis, because with the army, as with the vegetable harvest, if we water and fertilize abundantly only in the fall, and not throughout the growing season, we will not have a harvest. The increased funding of the military began only in 2014. And it is necessary that the raising of the army takes place consistently and regularly with adequate financing, otherwise no harvest, i.e. we will not develop adequate capacities, V. Malionis speaks in allegories. - Therefore, the "4 percent" initiative is very important, but it is no less important that there is continuity of such funding that would allow defense capabilities to develop."

 

     We are already at war

 

    

 

     According to S. Guzevičius, it is very important not to go astray and concentrate on acquiring something alone, it is necessary to fill the biggest gaps in the defense system.

 

    

 

     "It is necessary to develop everything by distributing the defense budget proportionally according to certain formulas. For the time being, the situation of air defense is particularly apprehensive, and by allocating the desired budget, we would be able to provide ourselves with short and medium-range air defense  that would protect citizens, military units, and strategic objects. It is understandable that we will not be able to provide for everything at once, so it must be a continuous process with adequate financing, - S. Guzevičius agrees with his colleague. - By the way, news from the Ministry of National Defense signals that things are moving in very good directions."

 

     

 

     V. Malinionis emphasizes that when planning purchases, it is first necessary to assess real threats, secondly, the terms during which the desired equipment and machinery can be purchased, and thirdly, "what are our critical priorities in developing defense capabilities".

 

    

 

     "All politicians must understand that we are already at war in four dimensions: informational, diplomatic, economic, cyber, and only the fifth - military, as in Ukraine, is still untouched," V. Malionis points out. - Unfortunately, democracy is a very poor organization for preparing for war and waging war, because discussions cost an enormous amount of precious time, and time in war is the main resource. Politicians need to work together more to find faster solutions and achieve a common goal. We all need to become more aware."

 

     Let's show that we are "spiky"

 

    

 

     It reminds me of the old saying "If you want peace, prepare for war". Therefore, according to the expert, our preparations will not go unnoticed not only by Russia, but also by other members of the collective security organization - NATO. Unfortunately, according to him, the Western countries still haven't learned the lesson after a couple of years of hype and their military industry is still not able to work at full capacity, and the politicians are not making the necessary decisions.

 

    

 

     "If we, the border state, sleep peacefully, we will also infect our strategic partners." Our ardor must ignite certain feelings and actions in the West as well," said reserve colonel V. Malinionis.

 

    

 

     "Deterrence is all about actions: what we acquire and how we prepare to defend ourselves, showing that we are 'spiky'." It is also very important who our allies are, how they are ready to help us, how they communicate it."

 

    

 

     V. Malinionis advises politicians to listen closely to military and intelligence advice, because during war it is important to follow them."

 

 

 

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