NATO Outlines 4 Measures To Deal With The Russian Military Threat

Nato Vows To Beef Up Strength On Borders Of Russia: Alliance Steps Up Confrontation With Putin As It Orders End To All Civilian And Military Co-Operation With Russia -- Daily Mail

* Nato generals are looking at ways to protect members close to Russia
* Russian minister says crises may turn into 'tragedy' for Europe
* Moldova and Azerbaijan may be offered Nato membership

Nato countries agreed to beef up their military presence on Russia’s borders last night following the seizure of Crimea.

The alliance dramatically stepped up the confrontation with Vladimir Putin as Russia’s defence minister Sergey Shoigu claimed the worst crisis since the Cold War ‘may turn into a tragedy not only for Ukraine, but also for all of Europe’.

Nato foreign ministers ordered an end to all civilian and military cooperation with Russia and told their generals to quickly devise ways to better protect alliance members that feel threatened by the Kremlin.

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More News On NATO Plans To Deal With The Russian Military Threat

Nato moves to bolster eastern European defences against Russia -- The Guardian
NATO takes defiant stance against Russia -- Kansas City/McClatchy News
NATO allies pledge to beef up eastern defenses -- Washington Post/AP
NATO to Firm Up Its Presence in Eastern Europe as It Halts Cooperation With Russia -- New York Times
Ukraine crisis: NATO plan 'one more step in a long journey,' Baird says -- CBC/AP
NATO draws up plans for reinforcing defences to reassure Eastern European allies -- Globe and Mail
NATO suspends ties with Russia, urges international law compliance -- L.A. Times
NATO Military Chief Weighs Options as Russian Forces Stay Put -- Bloomberg Businessweek
NATO Officials Say They Don't See Russia Shift From Ukraine -- Wall Street Journal

My Comment: Below are the four measures that NATO has outlined on how they will deal with the Russian military threat:

(1) The suspension of "all practical civilian and military co-operation" between NATO and Russia. NATO officials said ambassadorial-level contacts will remain open to assure a reliable channel of communication.
(2) The possible deployment and reinforcement of military assets in eastern NATO members, such as Poland and the Baltic states, that feel menaced by Moscow's latest actions.
(3) A possible increase of readiness levels for the NATO rapid response force.
(4) A possible review of NATO's crisis response plans, as well as its military training and exercise schedules.