
May 30, 2026
✦The New York Times
Lithuania, Once Occupied by Germany, Is Glad German Troops Are Back
Lithuanians are welcoming German troops back, a surprising shift given their history. Chef Liutauras Ceprackas said, "If they kill just one German," it means war with Germany, which he believes will keep them safe from Russia. This deployment shows Europe's changing security landscape and Germany's growing role.