Several central and Eastern European countries are marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance. This expansion saw formerly socialist countries become members of the bloc. Military aircraft flew over the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, and officials gathered at the main airbase hosting Spanish and Portuguese fighter jets involved in NATO air policing missions in the Baltic region to commemorate the event.
President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania emphasized the importance of NATO's support, stating that despite Russia's actions contributing to instability and threats globally, Lithuania finds reassurance in the strong Alliance family standing by its side.
