Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/22/chancellor-merz-inaugurates-german-brigade-in-lithuania-to-strengthen-natos-eastern-flank
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00:00German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Lithuania to inaugurate Berlin's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, according to Vilnius.
00:13The 45th Armoured Brigade's aim is to strengthen NATO's eastern flank close to Russia.
00:20The creation of this 5,000 troop unit was initiated in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
00:30This move is unprecedented for Germany due to its dark past, which usually meant Germany opted for a more passive approach.
00:38Merz's visit will include a meeting with President Gitanas Nauseda.
00:43Their talks are expected to cover Lithuanian-German bilateral relations, Defence Corporation, support for Ukraine and key issues on the European Union's agenda.
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