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Germany deploys troops to Lithuania for NATO east flank
The German Ministry of Defense announced a new step to strengthen its military presence in Lithuania by allowing some soldiers to be assigned to service within the German brigade deployed there, rather than relying solely on volunteers. This move comes in response to a shortage of hundreds of soldiers and specialists needed to complete the brigade's formation, which aims to increase its size to over 5,000 personnel, making it the first permanent German combat formation outside the country in decades. This step marks a significant shift in military deployment management in Eastern Europe and confirms that Berlin views its presence in Lithuania as a long-term commitment, within the NATO deterrence strategy against potential threats from Russia and Belarus.
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