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NATO Establishes Baltic HQ, US Troops Pledged, Russia Warned

6/30/2026

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General Christopher Donahue announced NATO’s Baltic headquarters and pledged U.S. troops, in Valga, Estonia.
He assigned two divisions in Estonia and Latvia to the Corps in Muenster.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the shift shows NATO’s unity and determination to defend territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO members for military contributions.
NATO warned Russia could launch an assault on territory as early as 2029 if its armament continues.

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General Christopher Donahue announced NATO’s Baltic headquarters and pledged U.S. troops, in Valga, Estonia.
He assigned two divisions in Estonia and Latvia to the Corps in Muenster.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the shift shows NATO’s unity and determination to defend territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO members for military contributions.
NATO warned Russia could launch an assault on territory as early as 2029 if its armament continues.