This is why it was so important that the Pentagon decided to restore U.S. combat units in the Baltics this week. The Russians must know that an attack on our Baltic allies is an attack on the U.S. this strengthens deterrence. Ambiguity is greatly diminished.
Latvian President Rinkevics: If Russia plans to attack the Baltic states, we are not expecting two weeks of debate in Brussels. We expect a swift response.
Latvia is preparing for Russian cyberattacks and disruption ahead of its Oct. 3 election — Kyiv Independent. 1/