US General Confirms Defense of Baltic States Amid NATO Preparations

The United States will not abandon its European allies 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. Earlier in Estonia, a new NATO command for forces in the Baltic states was presented. Against this backdrop, Chris Donahue decided to reassure US allies. He emphasized that American soldiers are ready to fight side by side with Europeans if Russia starts a war. "The United States will stand with you. That's how deterrence is built: not with words from a podium, but with soldiers whose boots are stuck in the mud," the commander assured. Notably, this statement by Chris Donahue contradicts recent threats by Donald Trump. The US president scared Europe that it would be left alone against the Russian army in the event of an invasion. Despite this, NATO is preparing for various scenarios. For example, the North Atlantic Alliance has created a second command zone in the Baltic states and Poland. This decision allowed the transfer 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," commented German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on this move.