Lithuania and Germany in talks on more troops in Lithuania, president says


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  • Friday, 28 Jan 2022

Danish Royal Air Force fighter F-16, arrived as part of enforced air poling mission, is seen in front of the flags of Latvia, Poland, the USA and NATO, during a welcome ceremony in Siauliai military air base, Lithuania January 28, 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

(Reuters) - Lithuania and Germany are in talks on increasing Germany's military presence in Lithuania "in light of current events", Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Friday.

Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops near the Ukrainian border while demanding a redrawing of post-Cold War security arrangements in Europe.

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