NATO strengthens eastern flank against Russians

brussels - NATO allies go in Poland and the three Baltic states permanently encamped four battalions, to better protect the eastern flank of the alliance against possible Russian aggression. Have agreed the defense ministers of the 28 member states on Tuesday in Brussels.

Or Netherlands it will also contribute, according to Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (VVD) is not yet decided. She stressed that the new armed forces,, are purely defensive and designed to deter. '

Also decided the NATO ministers of defense against cyber terrorism is now a fourth operational domain of NATO, in addition to land, sea and air forces. Especially Netherlands has solidified before.,, Cyber ​​Attacks Unfortunately the order of the day, 'said Hennis-Plasschaert.,, NATO must adapt to new threats. That is part of a modern alliance.'
  
    
     
      
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In total in strengthening the eastern flank to around 4000 soldiers. They are on rotation basis each time for a period of six to nine months each battalion under NATO command in Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania stationed.

The US, Britain and Germany take the lead in the first three battalions, respectively Poland, Estonia and Lithuania. Possibly Canada will lead the fourth, in Latvia. France has pledged a company.

The move is part of a broad reinforcement of the NATO deployment in Europe, which the Government of the Member States will take the final decisions on the next NATO summit in early July in Warsaw.