Biden, Baltic leaders discuss challenges posed by Russia, China

WASHINGTON - During their meeting in Brussels on Monday, US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania committed to further strengthening the countries' political, military, and economic partnerships, including working together through NATO to address the challenges posed by Russia and China, the White House said in a press release.

"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia, President Egils Levits of Latvia, and President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania on the margins of the NATO Summit in Brussels. The president underscored strong US support for the security of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as the entire Baltic region," the press release said.

"The four leaders committed to further strengthening our political, military, and economic partnerships, including working together through NATO to address challenges posed by Russia and China," it added.