For the first time from World War II, Germany will send thousands of troops to the borders of the Russian Federation: Details

According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the "historical" Lithuanian agreement envisages the constant placement of German troops abroad. The German brigade of about 4,800 soldiers stationed along the Lithuanian-Russian border will be combined by 2027. About it reports Sky News with reference to the statement of the Ministers of Defense of Lithuania and Germany.

The agreement between Germany and Lithuania will be the first to mention the constant placement of German troops since the Second World War. German Minister Boris Pistorius called him "historical" and compared it with the deployment of allied troops in Germany to protect against a potential Soviet attack during the Cold War. "The eastern flank has now moved to the East, and the duty of Germany is to protect it," Pistorius explained.

According to the minister, the main contingent of German troops is planned to be displayed in Lithuania in 2025-2026. Schools with German language, housing and aviation traffic. The Minister said that the speed of implementation of the project clearly shows that Germany's leadership is aware of a new reality in terms of security. Germany is already heading the Multinational NATO Battle Group in Lithuania, about 1000 servicemen who are integrated into the brigade.