Estonia Believes It Can Cope Even if the United States Ends Hundreds of Millions in Defense Aid

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According to reports, the US under Donald Trump wants to radically reduce its military aid to several European states. Two Baltic countries now confirm their plans. It seems that there are hundreds of millions of euros at stake.

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An Estonian expert says the US aid program was significant but not decisive. According to the defense minister, the news was known to Baltic leaders.

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Lithuania has confirmed reports that the US government intends to phase out aid to strengthen the defence capacity of European states on the border with Russia.

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The Baltic states may soon lack important financial support for the defence of NATO's eastern flank. According to reports, the Trump administration has other priorities.

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So far, Baltic EU states on the border with Russia have benefited from US defence aid. This should end next year, reports several US media.

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Donald Trump apparently plans to cancel military aid to NATO partners in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. He calls for more commitment from Europe.