The Ministry of defence: 1st military convoy, the U.S. Dragoon Ride came to Poland
1st convoy of U.S. soldiers Dragoon Ride, returning to Germany after the exercise in the Baltic States, appeared on the First day of the week in Poland, told the correspondents of the press Secretary of the General command of the military power of the Polish Colonel Arthur Golawski.
Only through Poland will pass 9 convoys. During operation Dragoon Ride among the Polish population will have the opportunity to meet and chat with American servicemen. Escorts in Poland will accompany the military gendarmerie. In addition, with air support columns of troops the United States will provide military helicopters.
"The first convoy entered the area of Poland from Lithuania ", - said Golawski.
The American soldiers stay within Poland is one of the elements of operation Atlantic Resolve, which began after the start of the conflict in the Ukraine and the Crimea to Russia.
Military March, which will begin in the Estonian town of Tapa, will be held in six European countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic and Germany. While driving to the column and join other American units stationed in the Baltic States. According to the plan of the military command of the United States, March will be a demonstration of the military Alliance with the US NATO partners. Often the transportation of heavy equipment is by sea or by rail.
Sevastopol and the Crimea became the Russian regions after March 16 referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters (96, 77%) with a turnout of 83, 1% were in favour of reunification with Russia. The corresponding agreement was signed on 18 March, then it was approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council. They Also adopted the Federal constitutional law on education of 2 new regions of the Russian Federation - Republic of Crimea and cities of Federal significance Sevastopol. The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed both documents. Also before Putin said that the referendum in Crimea corresponds to the norms of international law and the UN Charter. Ukraine considers the Crimea her, but at the time occupied territory.
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