The Stream

A new battle for the Baltics?

Fearing Russian invasion, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want more NATO forces in the region.

Could Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania become the next Crimea? The three Baltic nations have requested the deployment of thousands of NATO troops to protect them against a potential Russian military invasion. Amid growing Russian moves in the region, local forces are preparing their defences. How are heightened tensions affecting peoples’ lives in the Baltics? Join the conversation at 1930GMT. 

On today’s episode, we speak to: 

Kalev Stoicescu
Former Estonian Ambassador to the US & Canada

Vaidas Saldziunas @V_Saldziunas
Editor, Lrytas World News Desk, Lithuania

Miroslav Mitrofanov 
Co-chair, Latvian-Russian Union