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Baltic States Boost Defense Budgets Amid Trump’s Ukraine Aid Cuts

3/10/2025

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Donald Trump's choice to cut aid to Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the Baltic states, who see the conflict as a crucial barrier against Russian aggression. In response, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are ramping up their defense budgets to 5% of GDP, stressing the importance of U.S. support to navigate these escalating tensions.

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Donald Trump's choice to cut aid to Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the Baltic states, who see the conflict as a crucial barrier against Russian aggression. In response, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are ramping up their defense budgets to 5% of GDP, stressing the importance of U.S. support to navigate these escalating tensions.