The leaders of Poland and the three Baltic states called on the European Union (EU) to increase financial support for plans to strengthen the eastern border, the first line of defense on the eastern side of the bloc.
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, the leaders warned of an increasing threat to the bloc and called for support with all available EU tools.
The leaders of Poland and the three Baltic states warned that sabotage and instability activities are taking place, especially along the EU's eastern border.
The four European countries are implementing two projects, the "Balt Border Guard" and the "Eastern Border Guard" to build reinforcements along the border with Russia and Belarus. The reinforcements include anti-tall barriers, battle lines and public works.
According to the leaders of Poland and the three Baltic states, this defensive measure gathering is to effectively prevent, hinder and deter potential intrusion from opponents.
Leaders proposed to discuss the issue at the EU summit in Brussels on June 26. The three Baltic states, together with Poland, have taken the lead in urging NATO member states to increase defense spending.
The threat to the EU and member states is increasing, so a more coordinated and stronger strategic response is urgent, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, Prime Minister of Ukraine Evika Silina and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized.
