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Russia expanding military forces near NATO borders, threat assessment warns

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John Vandiver

Stars and Stripes • March 9, 2026

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Lithuanian soldiers train on the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, alongside U.S. soldiers in Pabrade, Lithuania, on Jan. 13, 2026. Russia is increasing its military presence along NATO’s eastern flank, according to a recent report from Lithuania’s intelligence service. (Regina Koesters/ U.S. Army)

Russia continues to add new military units near NATO’s eastern flank, according to a new threat assessment that warns against easing Western sanctions on the Kremlin.

More military firepower is how allies can deter potential conflict with Russia, according to the latest annual report by the Lithuanian intelligence service.