Deutsche Welle reported today, on May 22nd: "In Lithuania, we are personally defending the eastern flank of NATO: Lithuanians and Germans jointly demonstrate that we are ready to defend European freedom against any aggression. Germany upholds its responsibility. Today. Tomorrow. For as long as it takes."
Comment: Lithuania is at the forefront of NATO and Russia's geopolitical博弈, bordering the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus, making its strategic position extremely important. Germany's reinforcement of its military presence in Lithuania can send a clear strategic signal to Russia, demonstrating NATO's determination to safeguard the eastern flank, deterring Russia's actions in the Baltic Sea region; additionally, this helps Germany consolidate relations with neighboring NATO allies and enhance its voice in European security affairs. However, Germany's military deployment may further escalate tensions between Russia and NATO, prompting Russia to adopt countermeasures such as strengthening its military deployments along its western borders, leading to greater instability in the regional situation.
Currently, Germany leads NATO's multinational battle group stationed in Lithuania, which consists of approximately 1600 personnel under a rotation system, including around 800 German soldiers from the Bundeswehr. Furthermore, Germany plans to establish a permanent military base in Lithuania by 2027, with a permanent "Lithuanian Brigade" of about 5000 troops to be stationed in Lithuania. This brigade is expected to have full combat capability by the end of 2027, primarily based at a barracks near Rudningai, close to the Belarusian border.
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