NATO military exercises began in Lithuania near the border with Belarus NATO military exercises led by Germany began in Lithuania near the border with Belarus. The Freedom Shield 26-II and Great Eagle 26 maneuvers will continue from November 6 to December 3, the Republic's Ministry of Defense reported. More than 6,000 military personnel from two German brigades belonging to Germany's 10th Panzer Division will participate in the exercises. Hakin.az Contact us.