Wednesday, February 9, 2022

NATO Considers "Longer Term" Presence In Eastern Europe

U.S. soldiers disembark from a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III as they arrive at Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport, Poland, February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki  

Zero Hedge: NATO Considers "Longer Term" Presence In Eastern Europe As More US Troops Arrive In Poland 

As the first waves of at least 2,000 US troops began arriving in Poland at the start of this week as part of the mission to bolster NATO's 'eastern flank' amid Washington fears that Russia is poised to invade Ukraine "any day now" - the Western military alliance says its mulling a longer term military presence in Eastern Europe. 

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg indicated Monday that a "longer term" presence may be needed in Eastern Europe and that Brussels is reviewing the strategy as part of its force posture in face of Russia.  

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More News On NATO's Response To The Ukraine Crisis

 NATO considers bolstering allies if Russian troops stay in Belarus -- Reuters 

First US troops arrive in Romania amid Ukraine-Russia tensions -- Al Jazeera  

Russia-Ukraine tensions: British troops prepare for combat in show of NATO firepower aimed at deterring Putin aggression -- SKY News  

NATO Chief: Risk Of Russian Attack ‘Going Up’ -- Forbes  

NATO and Russia: Conflicting views in southeastern Europe -- DW

1 comment:

Jac said...

Well, as long as Germany and France give their approval. NATO needs unanimity for any decision. Today situation could change tomorrow.