Baltic diaspora representatives from across the United States convened in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2026, to lobby Congress for sustained US support for Baltic defense. Led by the Maryland group headed by Kārlis Kuškēvics, the advocates pressed for continuation of a $200 million Baltic security initiative after Pentagon attempts to cut funding. Meetings with congressional staffers from both parties highlighted the strategic importance of Baltic and Ukrainian security. Senator Dick Durbin underscored the threat of Russian aggression and need for vigilance. The event reflects ongoing diaspora efforts to keep Baltic security on the US political agenda, particularly ahead of the US midterms which may change congressional composition.

Baltic diaspora representatives from across the United States convened in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2026, to lobby Congress for sustained US support for Baltic defense. Led by the Maryland group headed by Kārlis Kuškēvics, the advocates pressed for continuation of a $200 million Baltic security initiative after Pentagon attempts to cut funding. Meetings with congressional staffers from both parties highlighted the strategic importance of Baltic and Ukrainian security. Senator Dick Durbin underscored the threat of Russian aggression and need for vigilance. The event reflects ongoing diaspora efforts to keep Baltic security on the US political agenda, particularly ahead of the US midterms which may change congressional composition.