White House National Security Adviser Sullivan said Russia could invade the three Baltic countries and Poland and Romania. Photo: Retrieved from the Lowy Institute for International Policy (file photo)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aroused international attention. The White House warned on the 25th that Russia is likely to invade other Eastern European countries and expand the war beyond Ukraine, targeting countries including the three Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), Poland and Romania, five All countries are NATO members.
The Washington Times reported that U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told the media on Air Force One that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine showed Russia’s willingness to ignore the international order and the international order it has built over 70 years. basic social norms.
Sullivan pointed out that the United States has been preparing for the possibility of Russia’s invasion of its Baltic neighbors, which also include Poland and Romania across Ukraine.
Sullivan said that the reason for President Biden’s clear instructions to send troops to the three Baltic countries, Poland and Romania, as well as to support the deployment of four new battle groups in NATO’s east flank, is to send a clear message to Russia that “the United States and NATO” Every inch of NATO will be defended.”
Biden also said in a recent meeting with the Polish president that the United States would not sit idly by if Russia launched an attack on Poland. Attacks will be collectively responded to by all members.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said in a speech to NATO on Thursday that Russia’s goals will not stop at Ukraine, he will want to go further.