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Trump Plans U.S. Military Base in Lithuania, Lithuania Funds

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump said he will study establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius announced Lithuania will fund the base and ensure optimal conditions.
The Pentagon’s six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, due December, may shift duties to NATO allies.
Trump said talks with Poland show progress on a U.S. Army base after Poland submitted its proposal in early June.

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President Donald Trump said he will study establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius announced Lithuania will fund the base and ensure optimal conditions.
The Pentagon’s six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, due December, may shift duties to NATO allies.
Trump said talks with Poland show progress on a U.S. Army base after Poland submitted its proposal in early June.