Germany commits to permanent stationing of 4,000 troops in Lithuania

Germany plans to permanently station 4,000 soldiers in Lithuania to help secure NATO's eastern flank.
Germany is ready to deploy a brigade of 4,000 troops to Lithuania permanently in coordination with NATO.
Germany already leads NATO's multi-national battlegroup in Lithuania.
The deployment is conditional on the necessary infrastructure being in place.
The deployment could take months to complete and must align with NATO's regional defense plans.