The NATO summit will look at the issue of increasing the combat readiness of the bases
The NATO summit in Wales will look into the possibility of increasing the combat readiness of the forces of the Commonwealth and the creation of new military bases in Eastern Europe, said in an interview Last news Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Mikhail Popov.
" and in truth, 4-5 September at the NATO conference in Wales is expected to consider the issues of increasing the combat readiness of the combined military power of the unit. To strengthen its long-term military activities, to influence, to maintain long-term military presence of NATO forces in Eastern Europe ", - said Popov.
first NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the Alliance plans to deploy a fresh base in Eastern Europe (according to German media, the story is about five bases).
According to Popov, the issue will also be discussed at the conference.
" we plan to increase the scale and intensity of activities operational and military training. It is envisaged to increase the efficiency of use of force first trigger NATO through the creation of new military bases in Eastern Europe, to complement the plans for the use of troops and forces, " - said Popov.
He noticed that in the Russian Federation " all clear focus of these activities ".
in connection with the situation around Ukraine NATO has already taken a number of steps, which are explained by the need to ensure Security of the allies. Were strengthened mission air patrol in the Baltic countries, the aircraft with radar equipment make regular flights over the territory of Poland and Romania, there is an additional NATO ships in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas.
in addition, the Alliance said about the increase in the constant presence of staff, program expansion exercises, strengthening early warning systems and strengthening the capacity of the response force.
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