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 remarks and introduction of Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act

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Chair (identified in transcript as a congressman) framed Russia as an imperial threat, credited recent U.S. policy choices with strengthening deterrence, and said he and Rep. Steve Cohen introduced the Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act to prioritize U.S. support for frontline NATO partners; he thanked witnesses and yielded back.

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A U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing featured testimony from Estonia's foreign minister and security experts warning of escalating Russian ‘‘hybrid’’ attacks on NATO's eastern flank and urging stronger deterrence measures, sanctions and permanent troop presences; lawmakers pressed witnesses on costs and next steps.

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