Germany Deploys Troops to Russian Border Amid Rising Tensions

Germany's decision to deploy troops to Lithuania in an effort to protect NATO territory puts pressure on other NATO nations, such as the UK and Canada, to follow suit. The move is seen as a step towards deterrence in the region, but experts argue that a stronger commitment from allies is needed to effectively defend against the threat posed by Russia. NATO has increased its military presence in the eastern part of the alliance territory since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and currently, there are eight multinational battlegroups led by the UK, Canada, Germany, and the US. Germany was also previously called on to provide its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to assist in its war against Russia.