The US president has promised help in case of Russian aggression, though Moscow has denied that it poses a threat to NATO members

US President Donald Trump has pledged to defend Poland and the Baltic states in case of Russian aggression, though Moscow has denied that it poses a threat to NATO members.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump was asked by Italy’s Ansa news agency whether he would “help defend” Poland and the Baltic states “if Russia keeps escalating.” Trump replied: “Yeah, I would. I would.”

Trump’s remark follows unsubstantiated claims by Poland and Estonia that Russia violated their airspace earlier this month.

On Friday, Estonia…

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