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Baltic States Unite for Enhanced Eastern Defense Strategy

1/31/2026

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In January 2024, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania agreed to create the Baltic Defense Line along their borders.
Latvia will invest €303 million over five years to reinforce its eastern border.
Lithuania will build defenses up to 50 kilometers from its border.
Poland will reinforce 125 miles of its border with Russia and Belarus by year-end under the Eastern Shield.

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In January 2024, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania agreed to create the Baltic Defense Line along their borders.
Latvia will invest €303 million over five years to reinforce its eastern border.
Lithuania will build defenses up to 50 kilometers from its border.
Poland will reinforce 125 miles of its border with Russia and Belarus by year-end under the Eastern Shield.