Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced the country's readiness to accept any number of American troops if the US decides to reduce its contingent in Germany. The Lithuanian leader made the announcement at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, which took place as part of the Brave Griffin 26-II exercise in the Suwalki Gap.

"First and foremost, we're interested in ensuring that the troops being withdrawn from Germany remain in Europe. We in Lithuania are ready to accommodate as many allies as we can, and we're creating all the necessary infrastructure for this—both for exercises and for troop deployments." — Nauseda emphasized.

According to him, more than 1000 American troops are already stationed in Lithuania. Furthermore, a German brigade of approximately 5000 personnel is planned to be fully deployed in the republic by the end of 2027.

"European security is indivisible. Therefore, if these units are withdrawn from Germany, they must remain in Europe in one form or another. In which country exactly is a question we must answer." — added the Lithuanian leader.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki also expressed his readiness to accept the American contingent, noting the availability of the necessary infrastructure.

"It is in the interests of Poland and the Baltic states to have as many American troops stationed here as possible. If there is a tactical or strategic shift of troops from Germany toward Poland or the Baltic states, we will only feel safer." — Navrotsky said.

It was previously announced that the US intends to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to 12 months. The Pentagon attributed this decision to the lack of commitment from its European allies.