Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia spoke at a Feb. 6, 2025 National Press Club Newsmaker on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a major move in achieving energy independence.
The foreign ministers discussed the role of Baltic and US leadership in supporting Ukraine, containing Russia and strengthening NATO defense and deterrence. Opening remarks were followed by a moderated question-and-answer period.
Speakers include:
Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia
Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania
Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia spoke at a Feb. 6, 2025 National Press Club Newsmaker on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a major move in achieving energy independence.
The foreign ministers discussed the role of Baltic and US leadership in supporting Ukraine, containing Russia and strengthening NATO defense and deterrence. Opening remarks were followed by a moderated question-and-answer period.
Speakers include:
Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia
Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania
