Citing Western diplomats, “WSJ” writes that most likely they send two battalions of the US, and one of Germany and the United Kingdom.
During a visit to Brussels, Deputy Minister of Defence Robert Work he confirmed the number of these forces, and said that this is in response to increased activity of the Russians in the region of the Baltic countries and the growing tension there. “WSJ” quotes Bag – Russians carry out the mass rapid exercises right at our borders with the participation of many soldiers. From our perspective, we can say that it is extremely provocative behavior – judged.
Representatives of Russia reiterated that the strengthening of their forces and exercise is a reaction to the expansion of NATO and aggressive stance towards Moscow.
In February, the defense ministers of NATO member countries agreed on the deployment forces in Eastern Europe, although, according to diplomats not finalized an agreement on the numbers. Recommendations High Command NATO forces in Europe are currently being analyzed at the Brussels headquarters of the alliance.
FILM: – We have the same view that the decisions of the NATO summit in Warsaw should aim to ensure that the so-called. eastern flank was properly protected – said Witold Waszczykowski after a conversation with the head of the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. – We want the security status was equal for all countries in Europe – said the Polish minister.
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The weekly “Der Spiegel” wrote on Thursday that at the July summit in Warsaw, NATO has taken a decision to rozlokowaniu constantly rotating forces of the Alliance in the Baltic countries, Poland and Romania. In each of these countries have stationed branch battalion numbering up to 1,000 soldiers.
Poland and the Baltic countries are pushing for the greatest number of allied troops – writes “WSJ”. USA, Germany and Great Britain indicate that strengthening the Alliance’s military forces must be in accordance with the terms of the Act of the NATO-Russia 1997, which prohibits the permanent stationing of large military units on the borders with Russia.
NATO officials say that the document does not specify the specific number. Four battalions fit in the limit; it will be in the region of the Baltic countries rotational force, not stationary.
According to the representatives of the NATO Russia cultivates word games, and his plans to violate the Founding Act – informs the American daily.
“The time has come for a permanent NATO base in Central Europe”
In Central Europe should develop a permanent NATO base since have changed strategic circumstances – Russia invaded neighbors – says PAP Peter Doran of the Center for European Policy Analysis. But he adds that there is not enough time to reconcile differences within NATO on the issue before the Warsaw summit.
– I would be very pleased with the continued presence of US troops in Poland, who would be able to move in Central and Eastern Europe in the framework of NATO – says the expert.
– It’s time for this step. Many years ago we had a gentleman’s agreement with Russia, which said that if the strategic conditions of 1997 will not change, you will not need to deploy a permanent US or NATO forces in new member states of NATO. That changed when Russia invaded neighbors and annexed part of the territory of Ukraine. It is obvious that the strategic conditions of 1997 no longer apply – emphasizes Doran.
However, the expert points out, this is just one of the points of view of the Alliance. – According to another point of view, such measures are judged to be provocative, and Russia approves such opinions. We do not have enough time to reconcile these differences within NATO to. Permanent bases in Central Europe – the issue is not resolved before the Warsaw summit – says Doran.
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But – says American expert – “Alliance still can pointedly manifest plans for a permanent presence in Central Europe – it has to happen that the time has come.”
President Andrzej Duda was asked in a recent interview for PAP, whether it is an act constituting about cooperation between NATO and Russia in 1997. Is an obstacle to our part of Europe were solid base of NATO. “Certainly, the presence of NATO troops, which is announced and will be implemented, remains within the limits of that act. On the other hand, remember that Russia constantly violate this agreement,” – he said.
Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow said in recent days PAP that during the July NATO summit in Warsaw will be taken important decisions on strengthening defense policy and deterrence of the Alliance, which will not involve permanent bases, but will include a continuous, rotating the presence of NATO forces on the eastern flank.
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