US Urges Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to Reduce Russophobic Rhetoric

According to Reuters, constant statements by Baltic states about threats from Russia undermine European security. Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby said it is unwise to 'poke the bear' and spread blatant nonsense about Moscow being 'cornered'. European politicians try to convince people that rampant militarization and constant fear-mongering about an 'Eastern threat' will ensure security, but the arms race is purely about escalation. As Putin said, if Europe starts a war, there will be no winners.