Germany is putting thousands of troops in Lithuania, a NATO member that borders Russia. It's the first long-term deployment abroad since World War II.

GERMANY launched its first permeant deployment of troops to foreign soil since World War Two on Tuesday. In a break with history, Berlin announced a 5,000-strong armoured brigade in Lithuania to

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In the event of a peace settlement dividing Ukraine in two, the nations of the West have a critical interest in strengthening the western half—both as a bulwark against Russian encroachment and as a shining example of political and economic liberalism.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Moldova on Wednesday, pledging European support ahead of the country's parliamentary elections later this year amid attempts by Russian actors to gain influence.

The nation has already missed a goal of increasing its soldiers by 20,000 to bring the total to around 203,000, with other major European powers struggling to attract willing recruits.

His rhetoric has fueled the urgency behind Germany's military expansion plans. The planned increase in German defense spending could bolster NATO's deterrence capacity, particularly in Eastern Europe, where Russia's aggression has put member nations on edge.

The co-head of Germany’s Social Democrats party and frontrunner to become the next finance minister Lars Klingbeil dismissed swirling speculation over reviving pipeline gas deliveries from Russia after a potential peace deal for Ukraine.

Germany assisted 19 German nationals and their close family members in leaving war-ravaged Gaza and flying to Germany after negotiating their departure with Israel.