The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania still have fresh memories of being part of the Soviet Union and the oppression that entailed. They see with wide open eyes what is happening in Ukraine, Georgia and other former Soviet territories and are scared Russia would like to take a bite of them as well. For this reason, these countries, along with Poland, have been screaming for an increased NATO presence to deter their perceived threat from Russia.
Washington Times: NATO approves 4,000 troops for Baltics
A technician sits near Sweden's C130 Hercules transport aircraft during the Lithuanian - NATO air force exercise at the air force base near Siauliai Zuokniai, Lithunaia on April 1, 2014.
