Many people know nothing about Lithuania; they couldn’t even identify it on a map. Almost no one is paying attention, but some crucial, consequential history is repeating itself before our eyes in this little East European country.
For the first time since World War ii, Germany has established a permanent foreign military base—and it did so in Lithuania. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the official inauguration ceremony on May 22. Merz and Germany’s 45th Armored Brigade were warmly celebrated by Lithuanians. President Gitanas Nausėda said he welcomed the German forces “with an open heart and sincere gratitude.”
The Lithuanians love having German troops back in their country. To them it means protection from the Russian threat.
Many people know nothing about Lithuania; they couldn’t even identify it on a map. Almost no one is paying attention, but some crucial, consequential history is repeating itself before our eyes in this little East European country.
For the first time since World War ii, Germany has established a permanent foreign military base—and it did so in Lithuania. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the official inauguration ceremony on May 22. Merz and Germany’s 45th Armored Brigade were warmly celebrated by Lithuanians. President Gitanas Nausėda said he welcomed the German forces “with an open heart and sincere gratitude.”
The Lithuanians love having German troops back in their country. To them it means protection from the Russian threat.
Many people know nothing about Lithuania; they couldn’t even identify it on a map. Almost no one is paying attention, but some crucial, consequential history is repeating itself before our eyes in this little East European country.
For the first time since World War ii, Germany has established a permanent foreign military base—and it did so in Lithuania. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the official inauguration ceremony on May 22. Merz and Germany’s 45th Armored Brigade were warmly celebrated by Lithuanians. President Gitanas Nausėda said he welcomed the German forces “with an open heart and sincere gratitude.”
The Lithuanians love having German troops back in their country. To them it means protection from the Russian threat.