Will the US defend the Baltic states in case of a Russian invasion: general's response
New statement contradicts Trump's loud threats
30-06-2026, 20:41 Speaker: Chris Donahue Editor: Vitaliy Prokopenko
The United States will not abandon 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 American commander of NATO ground forces in Europe, Chris Donahue, as reported by Reuters.
The day before, a new NATO command for forces 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 side by side with Europeans if Russia starts a war.
"The United States will stand with you. That is how deterrence is built: not with words from the podium, but with soldiers whose boots are stuck in the mud."
Incidentally, this statement by Chris Donahue contradicts recent threats from Donald Trump. The US president warned Europe that 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 already created a second command zone in the Baltic states and Poland.
This decision allowed the transfer of even more North Atlantic Alliance troops to the borders with Russia.
"This is a clear and convincing manifestation 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 step.
