Lithuania presses on Germany: tanks faster!

"I asked the German defence minister to measure the anticipation of accelerating supplies (Leopards 2 - ed.) with earlier payments to full train our soldiers before they arrived. This would be a immense step forward, as the joint platform for armored vehicles will increase the level of interaction between the armed forces of Lithuania and Germany (...) This is highly crucial for the modernisation of the Lithuanian army's capabilities and for strengthening the region's security," stressed Šakalienė quoted by Interfax.