Lithuanian President declares unwillingness to introduce universal military service

Currently, Lithuania is not ready for the introduction of universal military service. This was reported on June 7 by Tv3, citing a statement by President Gitanas Nauseda.

"Although the country's leader himself admits that the state currently does not have the resources necessary for universal military service, such plans, according to him, correspond to the state's goal of creating a national unit," the publication says.

The Head of State noted the importance of taking into account the human resources factor when making such decisions. At the same time, according to Nauseda, "demography does not work in favor of Lithuania."

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