US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would defend Poland and Baltic states if Russia continues to escalate tensions in the region.
Trump promises support for Poland and Baltic Countries Photo: AFP
Asked by a journalist if he would support Poland military and Baltic countries against Russia in the event of conflict intensification, Trump said clearly: “Yes, I would do it“The statement was made before the US leader participated in a commemorative service for the conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, recently assassinated, an event held at Glendale, Arizona.
The Air Incident in Estonia
Trump's statements come against new tensions on NATO borders. On Friday, three Russian MIG-31 aircraft entered without permission in the Estonian airspace over Finland's bay, flying for about 12 minutes. Estonia convened the High Russian Commissioner and asked for consultations based on Article 4 of the NATO treaty. Moscow, however, denied the violation of the air space.
Asked about this incident, Trump confirmed that he was informed: “Yes we don't like it“. “We are with our Estonian allies and we will defend the entire NATO territory”, The institution said.
The situation in Poland
The same day, Poland reported that two Russian fighter jets have entered the safety area around the Petrobaltic Drilling Platform. Prime Minister Donald Tusk reminded that, at the beginning of September, 19 Russian drones entered the Polish airspace. Russia claimed that the incident was not intended.
US military support for Poland
Against these tensions, the Pentagon announced on Thursday that the US State Department has approved the possible sale to Poland of Javelin missile systems and logistics and support equipment, worth $ 780 million.
“The proposed sale will improve Poland's ability to deal with current and future threats through Modernization of command units and existing launch by increasing the defense stock, thus strengthening its ability to protect the Polish sovereign territory and improving its ability to meet NATO. ”is shown in the statement of the Agency for Cooperation in the field of Defense Security.
Also, in August, the State Department approved another transaction with Poland, on logistical support and maintenance for F-35 hunting aircraft, worth $ 1.85 billion.
