The Netherlands will continue its participation in NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission in Lithuania until the end of 2026 to deter Russia. Between 270 and 300 Dutch soldiers will be stationed in Lithuania, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defense. On Monday, Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced this decision to the House of Representatives. According to her, the mission’s goal in Lithuania is to show the population that NATO is ready. “This is an important signal to our allies and Russia. Our soldiers make a crucial contribution here to deterrence and defense. Together we wi…