Artis Pabriks, the former defense minister of Latvia, has made serious allegations against former U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Iltalehti, stating that Trump's leadership has led the United States to betray Ukraine while appeasing Russia. Pabriks highlights the detrimental effects of Trump's diplomacy on transatlantic trust, expressing concern that it increases military threats not just to Ukraine but also to Finland and the Baltic states. He strongly criticizes the focus of peace negotiations that seem to pressure Ukraine disproportionately, without equivalent pressure on Russia.

Pabriks also recalls his experience as Foreign Minister, pointing to the contradiction in U.S. actions, where military attacks against Iran occur while the U.S. overlooks the relationship between Russia and Iran. He expresses confusion over how the U.S. can destroy Iran while allowing Russia, which is an ally of Iran, to gain concessions. Pabriks draws attention to the geopolitical implications of such policies, particularly in relation to oil concessions to Russia and Belarus as Trump maintains aggressive military stances in other areas.

This assertion by Pabriks sheds light on the significant concerns within Baltic nations regarding U.S. foreign policy under Trump's leadership. His warnings reflect a sense of urgency regarding regional security, insisting that the actions of the former U.S. president could have grave implications for the stability of not only Ukraine but also for Finland and other neighboring countries that feel threatened by a shifting balance of power in the region.