President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he will "certainly look at" the request, noting his positive relationship with the people of Lithuania. The offer to fund the installation follows a statement by the Lithuanian prime minister a week earlier expressing a welcome for US service members to enter the state.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lithuania Offers to Pay Costs for Permanent US Military Base
Geopolitics15 days ago
A new American military installation in the Baltics would be fully financed by the host nation, Lithuania, according to a recent proposal. The government in Vilnius has offered to cover the costs of establishing a permanent base on its territory, escalating its bid to secure a long-term US troop presence in the region.
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