Is this just the first step? The withdrawal of US funding for the Baltic states is causing concern

Friday, Sep 5, 2025

Der Standard

US funding cuts for Baltic military support spark fears of Russian aggression and troop withdrawal.

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Concerns are rising in the Baltic states due to unofficial notifications that US support for military capabilities on the border with Russia may be ending, despite official statements not confirming a withdrawal. Lithuania views itself as a potential first target of new Russian aggression. The US appears to be planning to end several key support programs, including those under the Baltic Security Initiative started in 2020, which aided Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania’s military buildup.

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