“Lloyd Austin confirmed that the United States highly values its commitment to its allies, including the Baltic States, and will continue to support the strengthening of security in the region,” Pabriks said. The presence of US forces, together with additional investment to strengthen capabilities, is crucial for the protection of Latvia and the other Baltic states, and for further deterrence of Russia. Russia understands only a strict and decisive policy. “
During the conversation, the Latvian Minister of Defense thanked for the current US support and current policy in exposing Russia’s intentions towards Ukraine, as well as for the US contribution to strengthening the Eastern flank.
“We have seen with increasing concern the increase of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, its vicinity and Belarus. “US President Joe Biden has made it clear that Russia will have serious consequences if it continues to invade Ukraine,” Austin said. “Any Russian attack on Ukraine will not only lead to conflict, but will also violate the fundamental principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and self-determination. Of particular concern is the rise of Russian forces in Belarus, which poses further threats to Ukraine and increases regional tensions.”
The US Secretary of Defense thanked the Baltic States for their decision to provide Ukraine with defense weapons such as the Stinger anti-aircraft missile system and the Javelin anti-tank missile system. Austin also expressed unity in supporting Ukraine, and reaffirmed the US commitment to defend Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and all NATO allies. The United States takes its commitment to NATO Article 5 seriously. Austin said the US commitment to NATO and collective defense was ironic.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the security situation in the Baltic region in the context of Russia’s military activities in Ukraine and its borders.
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