The potential for a fixed American installation comes a week after Lithuania's prime minister said he would welcome the arrival of US service members in the state. Trump's remarks were made in response to questions regarding a formal invitation from the government of Lithuania to station troops in the country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Reviews Permanent US Base Request in Lithuania
Geopolitics15 days ago
President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday he would evaluate options for a long term military presence in the Baltic region. He stated that the US will "certainly look at" the proposal to establish a permanent base in Lithuania, noting that he knows many of the country's citizens and describes them as "great people."
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