Event 81a6f288-058f-473f-85f6-38bcadef42a6

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Uncategorized Country: Lithuania

Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2263399/us-battalio...

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Event Time

1y ago

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1mo ago

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1mo ago

Summary

Headline: US battalion to stay in Lithuania indefinitely – MoD

Short Summary: The US will maintain a battalion presence in Lithuania indefinitely; prior plans to end the presence in 2025 have changed.

Description

US Battalion to stay in ?? Lithuania indefinitely. During my visit to Washington, I received a strong and clear confirmation from the US National Security Council and the Pentagon that the US presence in Lithuania is indefinite and the deployment of forces in the region will remain unchanged, the minister told BNS on Wednesday."

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Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas, who is on a visit to the US, says he has been assured that the American battalion in Lithuania will stay in the country indefinitely, not until the end of 2025 as initially planned.

During my visit to Washington, I received a strong and clear confirmation from the US National Security Council and the Pentagon that the US presence in Lithuania is indefinite and the deployment of forces in the region will remain unchanged.

During the meetings, I sent a clear message that the US presence in Lithuania is indispensable, and together with NATO, the German brigade and the national forces, it is the necessary combat power that can reliably deter Russia.

Source

https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2263399/us-battalion-to-stay-in-lithuania-indefinitely-mod