The presidents of the three Baltic states, Alar Karis, Edgars Rinkēvičs, and Gitanas Nausėda, spoke jointly. They stated that Russian and Belarusian drones violated the borders of the Baltic states. These drones also violated NATO and European Union borders.
The presidents said they will not allow their countries to be used for Russian attacks. They also reject Russian threats towards Latvia. These threats were made during the UN meeting on May 19.
Russia spreads false accusations. It attempts to conceal its illegal war in Ukraine. The Baltic states support Ukraine and believe in NATO. They want strong defense and investments in their armed forces.
The Baltic states are NATO members. They are ready to defend their borders and airspace. They invest in air defense and thank NATO allies for their assistance. They call on allies to increase their forces in the Baltic region.
The presidents also discussed projects like the Baltic defense line and Eastern Flank Watch. These projects help protect the European Union. NATO's eastern flank is crucial. There must be strong air defense there.
The presidents urged Russia to end the war in Ukraine. They want Russia to make peace. This would be the first step towards a just peace.