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Experts tell House panel sustained U.S. leadership needed to deter Russia, reinforce eastern flank
Summary
Witnesses warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would increase pressure on NATO's eastern allies, highlighted the Suwa—4cki Gap and Kaliningrad as strategic vulnerabilities, and called for continued U.S. forward enablers, logistics and munitions support rather than decreased presence.
Witnesses at a House Subcommittee on Europe hearing described the consequences for NATO if Russia were to prevail in Ukraine and urged continued U.S. leadership and enabling capabilities in Europe.
Why it matters: Committee members repeatedly tied NATO's deterrent credibility to the presence of U.S. enablers (strategic lift, logistics, command-and-control) and to allies' willingness to invest in forces and industrial capacity. Several witnesses said a Russian success in Ukraine would increase immediate pressure on Poland and the Baltic states and complicate NATO reinforcements.
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery…
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