German Brigade to Take over Command of International Nato Battalion in Kaunas
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For the first time since the Second World War, the Bundeswehr has been permanently stationing a large association abroad. The Lithuanian brigade is supposed to secure the NATO East Face and deter Russia.
For the first time since World War II, the Bundeswehr has permanently stationed thousands of soldiers at the NATO border with Russia.
The German brigade deployed in Lithuania will take over command of the international NATO battalion in Kaunas on Wednesday.
The Bundeswehr wants to improve the protection of the NATO eastern border. To this end, the planned Lithuania Brigade is now being expanded - by 1,800 soldiers. How does it fit together - and what does the step mean? Answers by Mario Kubina.
Berlin is permanently stationing troops abroad for the first time since 1945. The new brigade in Lithuania has a purely defensive role.
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