In the context of the ongoing Ukraine war, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania perceive their support for Ukraine as essential to their own defense against potential Russian aggression. The recent actions and statements from Donald Trump regarding aid to Ukraine and his commitment to NATO's eastern flank have generated anxiety in the Baltic nations. With an increase in their defense spending plans, the Baltic states are prioritizing military preparedness while encouraging their European allies to enhance their contributions to regional security.
In light of recent developments in Ukraine and US-Russia relations, all the Baltic States have pledged to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Tomas Jarmalavicius stated, "One line says that the US still remains committed... The second one...is to increase our assistance to Ukraine for them to prevail and succeed."
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