Budrys: NATO's presence in the Baltics is critical for deterrence
Ankara, July 11 (Hibya) - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in Ankara that NATO's forward military presence in the Baltic states is the strongest deterrent against a possible attack from Russia.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in Ankara that the most effective deterrent against a possible attack from Russia is NATO's forward military presence in the Baltic states.
Budrys stated that allied forces are stationed in the Baltic states for genuine defense purposes, emphasizing that every inch of NATO territory must be protected from day one.
Speaking within the framework of the NATO Summit, Budrys highlighted the importance of strengthening the alliance's defense capabilities on its eastern flank.
British News Agency