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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters,...
Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 26 February 2026 1 MIN READ On Thursday (26 February 2026), Secretary General Mark Rutte met Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. During their meeting the leaders discussed the growing strength of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, including how Europe is stepping up to invest more for the benefit of the whole Alliance. The Secretary General said Lithuania was a “role model” for NATO Allies, aiming for a “record-high 5.38% of GDP on defence spending” this year. He thanked Prime Minister Ruginienė for her personal leadership and Lithuania’s role in support for Ukraine, saying: “Lithuania is also one of the top supporters of Ukraine. When measured against GDP, you are the third largest contributor of aid to Ukraine worldwide.” Mr Rutte praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO, from hosting NATO air policing and Forward Land Forces to fostering expertise on energy security through the NATO Centre of Excellence in Vilnius. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Lithuania 26 February 2026 1 / 12 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit GALLERIES NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Lithuania 26 February 2026 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Lithuania 26 February 2026 The Prime Minister of Lithuania visits NATO View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Lithuania 26 February 2026 The Prime Minister of Lithuania visits NATO View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. TITLE DATE DURATION Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė 0:00 / 0:00 Audio Language Selection: Audio Language Selection: Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė 0:00 / 0:00 Audio Language Selection: Audio Language Selection: Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė 0:00 / 0:00 Audio Language Selection: Audio Language Selection: Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė
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