“NATO Allies are putting forces on standby and sending additional ships and fighter jets to NATO deployments in eastern Europe, reinforcing Allied deterrence and defence as Russia continues its military build-up in and around Ukraine,” the alliance said in a statement.
Specifics surrounding how many ships and jets would be sent remained unclear. The announcement came a day after President Joe Biden reportedly began considering whether to send thousands of U.S. troops to the region in an attempt to deter Russia as tensions between the two superpowers continue to rise.
“The United States has also made clear that it is considering increasing its military presence in the eastern part of the Alliance,” NATO said.
The statement outlined how NATO members plan to join the allied military front. Denmark is deploying a frigate to the Baltic Sea and four fighter jets to Lithuania, Spain is dispatching ships and jets in the same manner and France has said that it may send troops to Romania.
“NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and defend all Allies, including by reinforcing the eastern part of the alliance,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. “We will always respond to any deterioration of our security environment, including through strengthening our collective defence.”
(...) Daily Caller
