Germany to Deploy 5,000 Troops Near Belarus Border as NATO Strengthens Eastern Flank

Germany plans to deploy nearly 5,000 soldiers to Lithuania near the Belarusian border, marking one of Berlin's most significant overseas military commitments in recent decades, Bild publication said. German forces have already established a substantial presence in the Baltic state. Approximately 1,800 Bundeswehr personnel are currently stationed in Lithuania, where they regularly conduct military exercises close to the Belarusian frontier. Germany Plans Permanent Military Presence in Lithuania Berlin intends to strengthen its deployment further over the coming years. German military officials expect to permanently station two battalions in Lithuania by the end of 2027 as part of a broader brigade-sized force.