Core Points - The U.S. Department of Defense has notified European allies about a reduction in military aid, with some programs being completely eliminated [1][2] - The "Section 333" military aid program, which has an estimated budget exceeding $1 billion, will see its funding for European projects cut to zero starting next fiscal year [1] - Between 2018 and 2022, approximately 29% of the total spending from this program was allocated to Europe [1] Summary by Sections - **Military Aid Reduction**: The U.S. will gradually withdraw from security assistance programs aimed at Eastern European countries neighboring Russia, affecting initiatives like the Baltic Security Initiative [1] - **Lithuania's Response**: Lithuania's government is in discussions with the U.S. to determine which military aid projects will be retained or postponed [2] - **Political Context**: The reduction in aid aligns with President Trump's "America First" foreign policy, which emphasizes cutting foreign aid and increasing defense cost-sharing among European nations [2]