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NATO is exploring idea of deploying a new standing force on eastern flank
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WASHINGTON, 24 March 2022, (TON): The NATO is considering deploying additional forces on its eastern flank on a permanent basis, in violation of previous agreements with Russia.
This was confirmed by US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith.
“However, NATO is now in the process of in-depth reflection on the medium and long-term presence of its forces on NATO territory on the eastern flank.
We do not yet have all the answers to the questions under consideration. “Of course, one solution could be the permanent deployment of additional troops.”
Or another option being explored could be continuous rotations of forces,” the American diplomat said, speaking at an online seminar of the Atlantic Council.
To the host’s remark that this sounded like evidence of the Alliance’s readiness to at least consider the idea of basing its additional forces on the eastern flank, Smith replied, “yes, all options are being explored, absolutely.”
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