United States ready to defend Baltic allies, defense secretary says
"The United States remains steadfastly committed to the freedom and sovereignty of our Baltic allies," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a news conference in Tallinn after talks with Estonian leaders.
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- Published Date: 05:34 | 16 February 2023
- Modified Date: 05:38 | 16 February 2023
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday the United States was ready to defend the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if required.
"The United States remains steadfastly committed to the freedom and sovereignty of our Baltic allies," Austin told a news conference in Tallinn after talks with Estonian leaders.
"We stand united with you to deter and defend against any threat to our common security."
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