In Lithuania, Germany's Merz says NATO allies determined to defend territory

For the first time, the Bundeswehr is sending a fighting brigade of up to 5,000 soldiers abroad permanently. Chancellor Merz promises Lithuania military assistance against Russia. The Germans are highly welcome here, precisely because US President Vladimir Putin is ensnaring.

“We are here to guarantee the defence against any aggression,” said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on his visit to the permanent deployment of German troops in Lithuania. “Anyone who threatens an ally must know that the whole alliance will jointly defend every inch of NATO territory,” he said, “has called on German soldiers, in the formation of the 45th Armored Tank Brigade, which bears the nickname “Lithuania” and which is the first unit in …

In Vilnius, the Panzerbrigade 45 "Lithuania" is set up. The Federal Chancellor sees the beginning of a "new era" for the Bundeswehr. President Nauseda praises: Lithuania's security has become Germany's security.

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz has said that Germany views Lithuania's defense as the defense of its own country and is ready to stand in defense of NATO's eastern flank.

Germany set to defend NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania

Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend every inch of the alliance's territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday at a military ceremony in Vilnius to mark the establishment of a German brigade in Lithuania.

'A new era': Germany inaugurates permanent troop presence in Lithuania

For Lithuania, the deployment offers reassurance. For Germany, it’s a litmus test for its military.