Russian military in Belarus threatens Baltics and Poland, says Lithuanian president

VILNIUS (Reuters) - Russia has amassed 45,000 soldiers in Belarus and their presence is threatening to Baltic states and Poland, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Thursday. The joint Russian…

German troops arrive to reinforce Baltics amid tensions over Ukraine

By Andrius Sytas KAUNAS AIRPORT, Lithuania (Reuters) -A German military aircraft carrying troop reinforcements landed in Lithuania on Monday, the first of several planned NATO deployments amid fears in the…

NATO considers bolstering allies if Russian troops stay in Belarus

VILNIUS (Reuters) -NATO is looking to increase its military presence in the Baltic states and Poland in case Russia keeps its troops in Belarus after a planned military exercise, the…

Factbox-Where NATO forces are deployed

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets. Here is an overview of where NATO…