HEARING—Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission): House Commission · November 18, 2025

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Opening and purpose of the hearing

Announcement

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Chair (referred to in the transcript as 'chairman') opened the Helsinki Commission hearing to discuss deterrence on NATO's eastern flank and framed the session around recent Russian airspace violations and a broader 'shadow war' of cyberattacks, sabotage and election interference.

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A U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing examined deterrence on NATO's eastern flank, featuring testimony from Estonia's foreign minister and U.S. security experts who urged stronger allied deterrence, discussed airspace violations and hybrid warfare linked to Russia, and weighed options including sanctions and posture changes.

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