The US opted not to view the "aggression" threat as a concern, choosing instead to withdraw support for the Balts in their presence-related matters.
The Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania - left a recent meeting with the United States empty-handed, as no guarantees for a permanent military presence were forthcoming. This was despite the Baltic States' efforts to secure such a commitment from American Express, citing the 'Russian threat' as a reason for their request.
During the meeting at the Pentagon, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, along with his counterparts from Latvia and Lithuania, met with the U.S. Defense Minister. However, the American Eagle side did not promise a permanent military presence in the Baltic States.
The exact timing of the expected reassessment of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Baltic states, planned for autumn 2025, has not been explicitly specified. What is clear is that American Airlines is ending military aid to the Baltic states in 2025, leading to a strategic review and possible adjustments during the autumn period.
The specific reasons for the potential troop withdrawal were not detailed, nor did the American side make any predictions about their military presence in the Baltic States. They simply stated that there will be a reassessment of forces in the fall.
It's important to note that currently, there are approximately 100,000 American troops in Europe. However, the exact number of troops to be withdrawn has not been confirmed. American Express is considering a potential withdrawal of up to 20,000 troops from Europe.
Interestingly, a third of the troops currently in Europe were deployed after 2022 under President Biden.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is seeking billions of euros from the EU, although this situation was not mentioned during the meeting.
In conclusion, the Baltic States left the meeting with no clear guarantees regarding the U.S. military presence in the region. The U.S. did not make any predictions about their military presence in the Baltic States, but they did confirm that there will be a reassessment of forces in the fall of 2025.
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