Contents tagged with NATO
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Montenegro could join NATO by spring 2017
In spite of strong resistance from Russia, Montenegro is on its way of establishing closer ties with NATO. “The country can become a NATO member by spring 2017,” stated the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Rose Gottemoeller.
Montenegro will become a NATO member after all 28 NATO member countries ratify the agreement in their parliaments, said Gottemoeller, adding that the process is moving along very smoothly.
Previously, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, accused Russia of …
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U.S. to deploy 5,700 soldiers to Eastern Europe
The U.S. will deploy 5,700 soldiers to Eastern Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, according a U.S. army press release.
The U.S. forces are expected to arrive in Poland, the Baltic States, and Romania this winter.
The units set for redeployment include armored brigades and combat aviation brigades.
“Armored and aviation brigade rotations are scheduled into the foreseeable future, though specific units have not yet been identified. Their presence enhances the deterrence capabilities …
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Russia and Belarus to consider increased NATO activity
When conducting the West 2017 strategic exercises scheduled for September of next year, Russia and Belarus will take into account the increase in activity by NATO near the borders of the Union states [Belarus and Russia].
As Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, who was in Minsk on a visit, specified, maneuvers will be carried out at several training sites in Russia and Belarus. “In developing scenarios and planning exercises, the situation related to increasing activities of NATO near the …
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Montenegro hosts the largest NATO exercises in its history
International exercises involving servicemen from 32 NATO member states and partner countries began in Montenegro, as reported by Balkan Insight. About 680 participants, including those from Ukraine, will take part in exercises focused on responding to floods, chemical incidents, and other catastrophes.Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister, Duško Marković, referred to these exercises – the largest NATO exercises in Montenegro’s history - as "a great moment for the country" which proved once again …
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Russian Defense Minister: NATO's actions in Eastern Europe is forcing Moscow to take defensive measures
According to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, the buildup of NATO forces in Eastern Europe is forcing Moscow to take defensive measures, TASS reported.
At a meeting between the Russian and Belarusian defense ministries, Shoygu stated, "The United States and other NATO members are actively building up their offensive potential on the western frontiers of Russia's ally [Belarus], opening new bases and developing military infrastructure. There are incessant attempts to impose their will on …
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Russian military plane accused of violating Estonian airspace
On Tuesday, AN-148 of Russian Air Force crossed into Estonian airspace near the island of Vaindloo.
This was reported by the website of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. The Russian plane stayed over the Estonian territory for about a minute. The plane had its transponder on and provided a flight plan.
According to the Estonian Ministry of Defense, at the time of entry there was no direct communication with the plane crew and Estonian air control services.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign …
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NATO fighter jets will carry out training flights over Estonia
Two Eurofighter fighter jets from the German Air Force will perform low altitude training flights in Estonian airspace next week, Estonian err.ee reported. The flights will be performed at a height of no less than 150 meters and, as servicemen promise, away from residential areas. The flights will be performed in the morning.
Since late August, fighter jets from the German Air Force have been guarding the sky over the Baltic States. They are based at Ämari Air Base. The NATO countries allocate …
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Former NATO Secretary General: If Russia continues its aggression NATO will establish permanent bases in Eastern Europe
The former NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said that if Russia contuses its aggression, NATO will have to place permanent military bases in Eastern Europe.
According to him, NATO's decision to increase its presentence in the Balticsis a proper and very important step. He didn’t rule out that if Russia continues the provocations towards the Baltic countries, NATO could increase its military presence in the region, the Estonian Postimees news agency reported.
“I do not rule the …
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Rasmussen: Trump's statements may push Russian government to test NATO's resolve
The former Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, believes that some of the claims of Donald Trump, a candidate for the President of the United States, that the United States will protect only those who invest 2% of GDP in defence may push the Russian government to attempt to test the resolve of NATO.
"The Alliance could not exist without U.S. support for the protection of allies that are attacked. Therefore, the statement of Mr. Trump that the …
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Romania is concerned by the increase in Russian activity near NATO’s eastern borders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Sebastian Neculăescu, stated during discussions within the Warsaw Security Forum that Romania is strengthening military cooperation with neighboring countries and NATO partners due to the increase in military activity near the eastern flank of the Alliance, as reported by Evropeyskaya Pravda.
“We see the greatest threats from the east and south, of course; the events that we had witnessed in the east are the major concern for Romania. The lack of …