Germany's Unprecedented Move: 4,000 Troops Sent to Lithuania, Defying Nato

Germany has announced that it will permanently station 4,000 troops in Lithuania as part of a bilateral agreement between the two countries, breaking with NATO's plans to increase existing battalions. This decision has raised questions about Germany's alignment with NATO and its past commitments, as well as the need for NATO consensus. The deployment comes in response to concerns about the security situation on NATO's eastern flank, particularly in light of Russia's announcement to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. However, no schedule has been agreed upon, and Germany may face challenges in funding the brigade deployment unless its defense budget is increased.