The Pentagon is considering the deployment in several countries in the Baltics and Eastern Europe tanks, fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for up to five thousand soldiers – tells “New York Times”. As explained in an interview with the US daily the condition of anonymity officials, a step that would stop the risk of possible aggression from Russia.
“New York Times” notes that if the plan have been carried out, it would be the first since the end of the Cold War, the deployment of heavy weapons in the “newer” member states of NATO, once located in the Russian sphere influence. The American journal underlines that the Russian occupation of Crimea and the war in the east of Ukraine alerted the state of the Alliance and led to the revision of military plans.
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“NYT” points out that it would be among the most spectacular step taken so far by the United States and NATO moves designed to strengthen the forces in the region.
would constitute a clear message to allies and Vladimir Putin and would show that the United States stands ready to defend NATO members lying near the Russian border.
As an American newspaper writes, after the enlargement of NATO to the Baltic states in 2004. United States avoid permanent deployment of troops and equipment, not wanting jeopardize relations with Russia.
– This is a very important change – says James G. Stavridis, a retired admiral, a former commander of NATO forces in Europe.
The subject, however, that no solution is as effective as permanent military presence.
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“NYT” notes that the number of weapons that would hit the CEE, is small compared with the hardware, which could use Russia. However, it would be a credible witness of American engagement.
Another report on condition of anonymity caller log, the territory of each of the Baltic states – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia – there would be facilities for up to 150-person company, and in Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and possibly Hungary equipment for the 750-person battalion. Warehouses those guarding local contract staff, and not American soldiers.
“NYT” writes that the Pentagon estimates the costs of improving the railway tracks, the construction of new warehouses and other necessary facilities that replaced the Soviet times remembering infrastructure.
The proposal still requires formal approval by the Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and the White House.
Author: kg MTOM / Source: New York Times, PAP
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