Posted on 08/26/2014 4:27:23 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
Nato is to deploy its forces at new bases in eastern Europe for the first time, in response to the Ukraine crisis and in an attempt to deter Vladimir Putin from causing trouble in the former Soviet Baltic republics, according to its secretary general.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the organisations's summit in Cardiff next week would overcome divisions within the alliance and agree to new deployments on Russia's borders – a move certain to trigger a strong reaction from Moscow.
He also outlined moves to boost Ukraine's security, "modernise" its armed forces and help the country counter the threat from Russia.
Rasmussen said: "We will adopt what we call a readiness action plan with the aim to be able to act swiftly in this completely new security environment in Europe. We have something already called the Nato response force, whose purpose is to be able to be deployed rapidly if needed. Now it's our intention to develop what I would call a spearhead within that response force at very, very high readiness.
"In order to be able to provide such rapid reinforcements you also need some reception facilities in host nations. So it will involve the pre-positioning of supplies, of equipment, preparation of infrastructure, bases, headquarters. The bottom line is you will in the future see a more visible Nato presence in the east." ....
Rasmussen, whose term as Nato chief is coming to an end, said: "We have to face the reality that Russia does not consider Nato a partner. Russia is a nation that unfortunately for the first time since the second world war has grabbed land by force. Obviously we have to adapt to that." ....
In further moves certain to rile Putin, Nato is to step up its aid to, and collaboration with, the Ukrainian military.
(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...
Active Duty ping.
Those who doubt that NATO would dare to contemplate war with Russia are badly mistaken.
Our pro-Soviet freepers were alternating between there being nothing to stand up against since Russia wasn’t doing anything, to claiming that NATO was too weak to stand up to Putin, and even to claiming that Russia was too powerful for the United States led, 28 nations of NATO if they did try to oppose his aggression.
They seem to have been wrong.
NATO is determined to drag the USA into another World War.
Yep. Every move is matched and raised.
How about several bases?
Actually the NATO nations of the United States and Britain, are among the strong supporters of this war avoiding measure.
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.
-- Eric Hoffer
The Oligarchs are getting us ready for our next war.
Go to about 3:45 in on the Yes, Prime Minister clip regarding NATO and nuclear weapons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUzRJfAc-HU
No, I don’t think we are. I think by now its obvious Ukraine isn’t enough. I’m not sure Poland would be enough. Fiscal issues, too much diversity, energy dependence on Russia all add up to a pretty high bar. My bet is the line would be Germany.
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