A German brigade deployed on NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania formally entered service on Tuesday. The 45 Armoured Brigade of the German Army became operational following an activation ceremony in Vilnius.

Germany has decided to station an armoured brigade in Lithuania, marking the first such move since the Second World War. "We must ensure the protection of our Lithuanian allies," emphasised General Christoph Huber.

The fourth and final missing U.S. soldier whose armored vehicle sank in a swamp in Lithuania last week was found deceased Tuesday, military officials say.

Four U.S. soldiers remain missing Wednesday after disappearing during a training in Lithuania near the border with Belarus.

After the federal election and the approval of the largest war credits since the Nazis, Germany’s ruling class is systematically pursuing its war offensive. This centres on military expansion to the east and war preparations against the nuclear power Russia.

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has been happening for years. However, in more recent months, Russia has attempted to expand the scope of conflict by pushing — or threatening to push — into other territories.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, commented on the risk of a Russian invasion of the Baltics. He highlighted several aspects and reminded that Russia has always been a threat to Lithuania,