CNBC: NATO leaders set to OK ‘major increases’ of troops in response to Putin’s war on Ukraine
* NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday the alliance is likely to bolster troops along the alliance’s eastern flank.
* Since the Kremlin’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, NATO has readied 140,000 troops in the region and mobilized a colossal war chest of advanced military equipment.
* President Joe Biden and Stoltenberg warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon use chemical weapons in Ukraine, drastically changing the nature of the war.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday the alliance is likely to bolster troops along its eastern flank, deploying four new battle groups in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia.
“I expect leaders will agree to strengthen NATO’s posture in all domains, with major increases in the eastern part of the alliance on land, in the air and at sea,” Stoltenberg said during a press conference ahead of the NATO leaders summit in Brussels.
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NATO To Bolster Troops Along The Alliance’s Eastern Flank
NATO setting up battlegroups in eastern Europe to deter Russia from attacking members -- AP
NATO chief says more troops likely for eastern flank, warns Russia against 'nuclear sabre rattling' -- CBC/Reuters
NATO set to boost forces on its eastern flank, chief says -- Politico
NATO chief expects new battle groups in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia -- The Hill
NATO to agree to "major increases" of troops on eastern flank -- Axios
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