Will the US defend the Baltic states in the event of a Russian invasion: the general's response
A new statement contradicts Trump's loud threats
June 30, 2026, 20:41
Speaker: Chris Donahue
Editor: Vitaly Prokopenko
The United States will not abandon its European allies to their fate if Russia launches an invasion of the Baltic states. All NATO members are already actively preparing to repel a potential enemy attack.
This statement was made by the US commander of NATO ground forces in Europe, Chris Donahue, reports Reuters.
The day before, a new NATO command for troops in the Baltic states was presented in Estonia.
Against this backdrop, Chris Donahue decided to reassure US allies. He emphasized that American soldiers are ready to fight alongside Europeans if Russia starts a war.
"The United States will stand with you. That's how deterrence is built: not with words from the podium, but with soldiers whose boots are stuck in the mud," the commander assured.
Incidentally, this statement by Chris Donahue contradicts recent threats by Donald Trump. The US president scared Europe, saying it would be left alone with the Russian army in the event of an invasion.
Despite this, NATO is preparing for different scenarios. For example, the North Atlantic Alliance has created a second command zone in the Baltic states and Poland.
This decision allowed for the deployment of even more NATO troops to the borders with Russia.
"This is a clear and convincing demonstration of NATO's unity and readiness, as well as our collective determination to defend every inch of allied territory," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius commented on this move.
