On the Baltic States, Russia, and Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is indicative of Vladimir Putin’s broader foreign policy agenda, namely, to reassert Russia’s position as a global superpower, and its position as the regional super power within Eastern Europe. However, Baltic State membership in NATO is a major roadblock to Russian revanchism. This chapter argues that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands as a warning of what could happen to the Baltic States, and suggests steps the Baltic States and NATO can take to prevent this happening.