Among all the countries in the world, Lithuania can be regarded as an oddity among oddities. As a small country, it is too unruly to do its duty. It always likes to get into the cusp of the game between big powers. Maybe one day it will hit the edge of the knife. superior.
British media broke the bombshell news that Germany had previously promised to deploy a 3,500-strong NATO combat brigade in Lithuania, but the actual number of soldiers sent to Lithuania was only 50 to 60, which was just a small detachment. At present, the chairman of the National Security and Defense Committee of the Lithuanian Parliament, Laurinas Kaciunas, responded, saying that Germany’s “large forces will definitely come, so there is no need to panic.”
Cassiumas said "no need to panic". In fact, this just confirmed one thing, that is, the fact that the German "large troops" did not come has indeed caused panic in the Lithuanian country. Otherwise, he would not have said it so hurriedly. Say these words. It’s just that it can be seen from this that Lithuania is a sovereign country after all, but it actually puts the maintenance of its own national security entirely on other countries. Raising hands to welcome other countries to station troops is like putting one’s head in someone else’s belt. Isn't this too ridiculous?
Having said that, Germany, as the leader and big brother of and EU , treats the "little brothers" around it too unjustly. Not long ago, German Chancellor Scholz visited Vilnius and agreed with the Lithuanian government in the agreement that Germany will send a 3,500-strong force to garrison in Lithuania. The Lithuanian government is overjoyed. It is reported that it has already begun to build infrastructure for garrisoning. However, it "sees through the water but does not see you coming." Of course, the people are here, but it’s just a mere fifty or sixty people. Not only does it not work, but it also makes the Lithuanian people have a bad association - is there some bad news, and even the German army dare not set foot in Lithuania? Already? So this adds to the panic among Lithuanians . In the final analysis, this is Germany's "dove" against Lithuania.
There is a reason why Lithuania is eager to beg Germany to garrison troops, almost to the point of "begging on its knees" - recently, Lithuania has really angered Russia. A few days ago, a State Duma member of the Russian ruling party submitted a motion calling for the abolition of the Soviet draft resolution on Lithuanian independence. To put it more clearly, Russia now does not acknowledge Lithuania’s independence from the Soviet Union and considers it illegal. In other words, in the eyes of Russia, Lithuania does not qualify as an independent country. The lingering sound in these words seems to be that Russia has the right to take back the "lost land" of Lithuania. This proposal has been put forward for a long time, but it was put forward during the war in Russia. Does it mean that Russia is taking advantage of the situation to "transform" Lithuania? Is this inspired by Putin ? No wonder the entire country of Lithuania is so panicked.
Everything happens for a reason. When the Soviet Union collapsed, there were still many independent countries, but why didn't the Russian Duma members withdraw their recognition of the independence of these countries? The reason is that Lithuania is too capable on the road of anti-Russia. Long before Putin ordered the launch of special military operations against Ukraine , Lithuania was acting as an accomplice of the United States in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It not only attacked Belarus , which had integrated with Russia, cut off domestic railway transportation to Belarus, but also Spare no effort to support Ukraine and provide it with weapons and equipment. All kinds of behaviors are based on overestimation of one's ability, and one does things knowing that one cannot do anything.
Lithuania is just a small country. It has been constantly provoking Russia, a big country. Its only source of confidence is to cling to the thigh of the United States, believing that with the backing of a superpower like the United States, it can become domineering from now on. In recent years, in addition to provoking Russia, Lithuania has also played dirty tricks on China, and actually took action on the situation in the Taiwan Strait. In fact, this is also due to this mentality. Lithuania thought that by acting as the most qualified vassal of the United States, it could become a guest in the Western world. Now I know that it was completely wrong.
The reason why Germany went back on its word and chose not to send large troops to Lithuania was because it had its own considerations.The main reason is that they are afraid of further irritating Russia, which is also related to the current war situation between Russia and Ukraine. Russia now has a huge battlefield advantage. The entire Wudong region is within easy reach, and victory is basically determined. Under such circumstances, it is unrealistic to help Ukraine make a comeback. Negotiation with Russia is the only way out. If Germany chooses to send troops to Lithuania at this time and place heavy troops next to Russia, especially close to Russia's enclave of Kaliningrad, it will only worsen Russian-German relations. Apart from anything else, do we really want Russia to cut off its supply of natural gas ? On the other hand, if it is Russia that joins the current defeat, then these 3,500 German soldiers will definitely come as promised. After all, Western countries bully the weak and fear the strong, and what they love most is to add insult to injury.
In short, Germany is abandoning Lithuania by breaking its promise even if it slaps itself in the face. National credibility is important, but more important is interests. In the face of interests, what does it mean to betray a mere Lithuania? Today, Ukraine is still an outcast. Germany's doing this can be said to be a reward for Lithuania's stupidity. I wonder if Lithuania will have a longer memory and do less stupid things that provoke big countries?
