Germany Deploys Troops to Lithuania in First Permanent Foreign Deployment Since World War II

Commentary Germany has activated its first permanent foreign troop deployment since World War II, establishing a 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania. This decision follows Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’ announcement in 2023 to bolster troop presence on NATO‘s eastern flank in response to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War. The deployment demonstrates Germany’s willingness to take a leading role in the conventional […]