NATO eastern flank
US Military Confirms Troop Reduction in NATO's Eastern Flank While Maintaining European Commitment
Oct 30, 2025 12:41 am CST
The US military is reducing its presence on NATO's eastern flank by redeploying infantry and airborne units to Kentucky without replacement, while emphasizing this does not constitute a withdrawal from Europe or diminished commitment to NATO's Article 5 collective defense principle. The announcement comes amid European concerns about security against Russian aggression and President Trump's continued criticism of NATO allies' defense spending.
Lithuania Battles Airborne Smuggling: How Belarusian Cigarette-Carrying Balloons Are Disrupting Baltic Airspace
Oct 26, 2025 09:48 pm CST
Lithuania faces repeated airport disruptions due to cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus, leading to flight cancellations and temporary border closures. As the Baltic nation considers stronger countermeasures, these incidents highlight growing security challenges on NATO's eastern flank.
NATO Slams 'Reckless' Moscow After Intercepting Russian Jets Over Estonia
Sep 20, 2025 02:28 am CST
NATO said Friday it had scrambled aircraft to intercept Russian jets violating Estonian airspace, calling it proof of Moscow's "reckless" behaviour and the alliance's readiness to counter it.