00:00The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defending the Baltic States alongside its NATO allies.
00:06U.S. General Chris Donohue says Washington will back its allies with action, not just words, as NATO moves to
00:13strengthen deterrence in the region.
00:16The remarks came during a ceremony in Valga, Estonia, where an additional NATO headquarters was assigned to support the Baltic's
00:24defence.
00:24German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the move reflected the alliance's determination to defend every inch of allied territory.
00:34NATO says Russia could pose a military threat to the region within the next few years if it continues its
00:40current military build-up, a claim the Kremlin rejects.
00:43The alliance is also under pressure to strengthen its defences after repeated criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump,
00:51who has accused European allies of not contributing enough to the alliance's collective security.
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