The Baltic states [a] or the Baltic countries is a geopolitical term encompassing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. All three countries are members of NATO, the European Union, the Eurozone, Council of Europe, and the OECD.

Jan 17, 2025 · Baltic states, northeastern region of Europe containing the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. They are bounded on the west and north by the Baltic Sea, on the east by Russia, on the southeast by Belarus, and on the southwest by Poland and an exclave of Russia.

The Baltic states are three countries in Northern Europe to the east of the Baltic Sea and the south of the Gulf of Finland. They are, from north to south, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Baltic States, Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, situated on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. The name has sometimes been used to include Finland and Poland. They were created as independent states in 1917 from the Baltic provinces of Russia, the city of Kovno, and part of the Polish department of Wilno (later Lithuania).

Apr 25, 2021 · Map showing the Baltic countries of Europe. The Baltic states consist of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. All the Baltic states were once republics of the Soviet Union. All Baltic states are now part of NATO and the European Union.

4 days ago · The Baltic states will also be on watch for disinformation campaigns related to the transition. Shortly after they notified Russia of their decision to withdraw from Brell in August 2024 ...

3 days ago · A screen near the Energy Museum and Mindaugas Bridge indicates that on February 8 the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian electricity grid to synchronise with Continental Europe, in Vilnius, Lithuania, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, often referred to as the Baltic states, are democracies and close U.S. allies. Strong U.S. relations with these three states are rooted in history.