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Germany Sends Troops to Lithuania, Strengthening NATO's Eastern Defense

5/26/2025

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Germany has made a historic move by sending troops to Lithuania, establishing its first permanent military presence abroad since World War II. Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the critical role of Baltic security for NATO, as the brigade is set to expand to 4,800 soldiers by 2027, bolstering defenses against escalating Russian threats in Eastern Europe.

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Germany has made a historic move by sending troops to Lithuania, establishing its first permanent military presence abroad since World War II. Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the critical role of Baltic security for NATO, as the brigade is set to expand to 4,800 soldiers by 2027, bolstering defenses against escalating Russian threats in Eastern Europe.