Reuters: Russia says will retaliate if U.S. weapons stationed on its borders
A plan by Washington to station tanks and heavy weapons in NATO states on Russia's border would be the most aggressive U.S. act since the Cold War, and Moscow would retaliate by beefing up its own forces, a Russian defense official said on Monday.
The United States is offering to store military equipment on allies' territory in eastern Europe, a proposal aimed at reassuring governments worried that after the conflict in Ukraine, they could be the Kremlin's next target.
Poland and the Baltic states, where officials say privately they have been frustrated the NATO alliance has not taken more decisive steps to deter Russia, welcomed the decision by Washington to take the lead.
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Update #1: Russia won't take long to respond to deployment of U.S. tanks in Eastern Europe - military official -- Russia Beyond The headlines
Update #2: US Deploys Heavy Weaponry in Europe; Russia to 'Answer Adequately' -- Sputnik
WNU Editor: Translation .... expect a conventional arms race in eastern Europe. If the buildup expands further .... expect a nuclear arms race.
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