The measures were in response to the announcement by Japan and the Philippines to begin negotiations on the delineation of maritime zones east of Taiwan.
The U.S. Defense Secretary’s words came amid Washington’s recent announcement on the reduction of the U.S. contingent in Europe.
The Baltic States face equipment shortages for key technologies to counter drone incursions. This could slow down their efforts to close the gaps.
Moldova, which will spend $110 million on defense in 2025, is ranked 133rd in the world on this indicator.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has confirmed that Vilnius is discussing with Washington the possible deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons on the country’s territory.
The U.S. Institute for the Study of War (ISW) analyzed the Russian drone intrusion into Romania and concluded that “Putin now appears to be assuming the risk of causing civilian casualties in NATO countries. The alliance may be forced to enter into air defense agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to be able to defend its territory, regardless of whether Russian drone incursions are accidental or deliberate.”
Germany and the Netherlands will establish a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic States this year to command forces on NATO’s eastern flank.
In the morning of 28 May, many mass media published a statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kai Kallas that the US embassy was leaving Kiev. At the same time, the head of the European diplomacy emphasized that the embassies of the EU countries remained on the territory of Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, May 27, at his Camp David country residence, where the key topic of discussion will be the situation around Iran and negotiations on a possible end to the conflict.
This opinion was expressed by Moldovan economist and analyst Sergei Banari in the project of the Belarusian news agency BelTA “In theme.
