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Statement: Forces On Standby; More Ships, Jets To Eastern Europe

NATO

A NATO statement has confirmed that NATO allies are putting forces on standby, and that ships and jets are being sent to NATO deployments amidst a continued heightening of tensions on the Russo-Ukrainian border.

  • NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: “I welcome Allies contributing additional forces to NATO. NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and defend all Allies, including by reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance. We will always respond to any deterioration of our security environment, including through strengthening our collective defence.
  • Link to full statement here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_191040.htm
  • Head of the Russian State Duma said that Russia would 'respond appropriately' to NATO actions around Ukraine.

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