Lithuania's president has said the stationing of more than 1,000 NATO troops around 100 kilometres from its border with Russia sends a clear message about the alliance's collective power in the Baltics. br br br br Following Russian intervention in both Georgia and Ukraine in recent years, NATO decided to build up a presence in the countries bordering Russia and Belarus. br br "Never before has Lithuania hosted allied military forces of such size and integrity. It sends a very clear and important message to… br READ MORE : br br website: www.news-todays.