Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border - UPI.com

May 24 (UPI) -- Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its European neighbor.

Deploying troops to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is an indefinite move, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on X, accompanied by photos of him greeting soldiers.

"In Lithuania we are taking the defence of NATO's eastern flank into our own hands: Together, Lithuanians and Germans show that we are ready to defend Europe's freedom against any aggressor," Merz said in the post.

"Germany stands by its responsibility. Today. Tomorrow. For as long as it takes."

Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border - UPI.com

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