Lithuania Pushes to Keep 100 Troops on Russian Border as Mandate Nears Expiry

Lithuania Pushes to Keep 100 Troops on Russian Border as Mandate Nears Expiry

Lithuania is seeking to extend the deployment of roughly 100 soldiers along its border with Russia, with the current mission set to expire on October 16.

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The troops, currently assisting border guards, were sent to the border with Kaliningrad as Vilnius prepares for a possible new Russian mobilization. The move comes as Moscow rejects reports of a fresh call-up, while Ukrainian officials warn that Russia is preparing to expand its forces. Lithuania's deployment of up to 100 soldiers to the Kaliningrad border reflects growing regional tensions, and officials in Vilnius say the measures are needed to bolster border security. The extension request signals that Lithuania intends to maintain its military presence along the Russian border beyond the October deadline [262171] [258355].

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