Statement to the Media Regarding the Increase of U.S. Troops in Estonia

May 14, 2023

“We proudly welcome the deployment of additional U.S. servicemembers to Estonia. Following on the initial deployments last year, this increase in troop posture is a continuation of the commitment President Biden made at the Madrid Summit to enhance rotational deployments in the Baltic region. Without a doubt, these additional U.S. forces bolster our firm commitment to Estonia and to strengthening collective defense and deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank.” – U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent