U.S. to Deploy 3,000 Troops to Romania, Poland, Germany
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DefenceTalkThe United States will move approximately 3,000 service members to Romania, Poland and Germany in response to Russia’s continuing build-up of forces on its western border with Ukraine and in Belarus, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today during a news conference. The move demonstrates America’s commitment to the defense of NATO allies, Kirby […]https://www.defencetalk.com/u-s-to-deploy-3000-troops-to-romania-poland-germany-77820/
Ukraine to bolster military as Russia tensions soar
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DefenceTalkUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday announced plans to add 100,000 personnel to the armed forces over three years and end obligatory service, as tensions soar with Russia. But Zelensky insisted the move — part of a drive to modernize the 250,000-strong military — did not mean a large-scale invasion by Moscow was imminent amid […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ukraine-to-bolster-military-as-russia-tensions-soar-77810/
Russia says wants ‘respectful’ ties with US
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DefenceTalkRussia said Sunday it wants “mutually respectful” relations with the United States and denied posing a threat to Ukraine, as the UK said it was preparing fresh sanctions against Moscow. Tensions have soared between Moscow and Washington after Western governments accused Russia of amassing tens of thousands of troops on its border with ex-Soviet Ukraine. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-says-wants-respectful-ties-with-us-77801/
Danish fighter jets arrive in Lithuania amid regional tensions
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DefenceTalkFour Danish F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Lithuania after the country appealed for a greater NATO presence due to Russia’s military build-up around Ukraine, officials said on Friday. Denmark’s decision to send the jets “comes at just the right time”, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said at a ceremony at the Baltic state’s northern air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/danish-fighter-jets-arrive-in-lithuania-amid-regional-tensions-77794/
US, NATO boost Eastern European deployments
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DefenceTalkPresident Joe Biden said Friday he will soon send a small number of US troops to bolster the NATO presence in Eastern Europe as tensions rise over Russia’s military buildup on the borders of Ukraine. “I’ll be moving troops to Eastern Europe and the NATO countries in the near term. Not too many,” Biden told […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-nato-boost-eastern-european-deployments-77791/
NATO chief sees ‘wide range’ of possible actions by Russia
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DefenceTalkRussia could conduct a “wide range” of aggressive acts against Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, but he emphasized the window was still open to a peaceful and negotiated resolution. While the military alliance is still not sure what the Kremlin might do, Stoltenberg told an event hosted by the US think-tank the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-chief-sees-wide-range-of-possible-actions-by-russia-77788/
Rattled by Russia, Finland and Sweden revisit NATO debate
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DefenceTalkThe threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has reignited debate in Finland and Sweden over whether they should join NATO to fend off any possible eastern aggression. Fighter jets could be heard carrying out drills above the Finnish capital this week, while Sweden recently deployed troops to a Baltic outpost in response to rising […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rattled-by-russia-finland-and-sweden-revisit-nato-debate-77782/
Russia launches new military drills in south, Crimea
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DefenceTalkThe Russian military said Tuesday it had launched exercises involving some 6,000 troops and at least 60 fighter jets in southern Russia near Ukraine and in Moscow-annexed Crimea. The southern military district described the live-fire drills as a combat readiness check, as tensions rage between Moscow and the West over Crimea. “Units will practice carrying […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-launches-new-military-drills-in-south-crimea-77771/
US puts troops on alert over Ukraine, Biden calls allies
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DefenceTalkThe United States put 8,500 troops on alert Monday over the growing tension in Ukraine and President Joe Biden called European allies in an effort to maintain Western unity against Russian pressure. The European Union, meanwhile, urged allies to avoid a “nervous breakdown” in the face of fears that Russia could stage a full-scale invasion […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-puts-troops-on-alert-over-ukraine-biden-calls-allies-77748/
NATO sending planes, ships to eastern Europe
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DefenceTalkNATO allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe’s eastern defences as tensions soar over Russia’s military buildup around Ukraine, the alliance said Monday. “NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and defend all Allies, including by reinforcing the eastern part of the Alliance. We […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-sending-planes-ships-to-eastern-europe-77740/