Germany intimidates Russia: An attack on Lithuania would happen to all of us

Pistorius gave a speech at the Berlin Security Conference held in Berlin, the capital of Germany.

Reminding that his country decided to permanently deploy a combat unit outside the country's borders to Lithuania for the first time in the history of the German army in 2023, Pistorius stated that approximately 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian personnel will serve there.

Stating that some of them have started their duties, Pistorius stated that the military shield on NATO's eastern flank will be fully ready for duty by the end of 2027.

A CLEAR MESSAGE ABOUT DETERRENCE AGAINST RUSSIA

Pistorius said that the unit sent to Lithuania sent a clear message about deterrence against Russia.

Stating that they did not simply deploy German troops to an allied country, Pistorius said, "With this, we show that the security of Lithuania and our Baltic partners and the security of NATO's eastern flank are our common security. An attack on Lithuania would be an attack on all of us."

Pistorius stated that Germany has been ready to contribute to the common defense from the first day, and that the German troops are not alone, that this union has been integrated into NATO's defense planning, and that other troops are ready to provide rapid reinforcement in case of a possible crisis.

Stating that Russia did not only attack Ukraine, Pistorius argued that they witness sabotage, cyber attacks, disinformation and provocations every day at the borders of the NATO alliance, and that Germany is also in Moscow's target.