U.S. developing strategy to defend Poland, Baltic States from Russia
The United States plans to work with NATO forces in protecting the three Baltic states from Russia by expanding a contingency plan to protect Poland, known as Eagle Guardian, according to a 2009 cable from the State Department.
The Dec. 12, 2009 cable said the U.S. is developing a strategy for reaffirming both NATO and U.S. commitments to the "core" role of collective defenses.