NATO is preparing rapid reaction force for Eastern Europe

[Gauthier]

DefenseNews.com
Aug. 27, 2014 - 03:23PM | By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

BRUSSELS — NATO is preparing a rapid response to the Ukraine crisis that would allow it to deploy troops swiftly to reinforce eastern Europe and dissuade Russia from further destabilising the region, the alliance chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday.

Speaking to newspaper The Guardian, Rasmussen said NATO would overcome divisions within the alliance at a summit in Cardiff next week and adopt measures that would allow it to move temporary forces quickly into the region.

“We will adopt what we call a readiness action plan with the aim to be able to act swiftly in this completely new security environment in Europe,” Rasmussen told the British daily.

“We have something already called the NATO response force, whose purpose is to be able to be deployed rapidly if needed. Now it’s our intention to develop what I would call a spearhead within that response force at very, very high readiness,” he said.

The move will not however include the creation of permanent bases in the flashpoint region, something eastern NATO members such as Poland and the Baltic nations have called for.

Rasmussen said that the temporary forces would stay “as long as necessary.”

Several NATO members argue a permanent presence by alliance forces would be a direct breach of post-Cold War agreements with Russia and could incite a very strong reaction from Moscow.

Rasmussen once again accused Russia of escalating the crisis including through direct action against Ukrainian forces with “artillery firing across the border and also inside Ukraine.”

“We have to face the reality that Russia does not consider NATO a partner,” he said.

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[Empecinado]

Are they preparing a new Gladio operation?

[Virtuous]

How exciting, a new Cold War, a new Berlin Wall.

[Immortal Technique]

RUSSIA WILL CONQUER THE WORLD! SAVE THIS WORDS!

[ALSh]

WTF are they thinking about? A war with Russia?

[Jackson]

Risky, lets hope they don't balls it up.

[askra]

Nato should declare war to the savages of Isis that are committing a genocide in Iraq and Syria, rather that takes care of skirmishes between Russia and Ukraine.

[Loki]

lol, this force would be no match for even a fraction of Russia's military. It's all just for political show.

[Grenzland]

lol, this force would be no match for even a fraction of Russia's military. It's all just for political show.

Nevertheless, all Europeans from NATO nations should start to think about the possibility, that they are driven in a war against Russia. Thanks to the USA.

[Loki]

Nevertheless, all Europeans from NATO nations should start to think about the possibility, that they are driven in a war against Russia. Thanks to the USA.

They should start seeing America's hand in it, and America's using of puppets Poland and the Baltic countries. To provoke Russia even further, the very Russophobic Donald Tusk has been made leader (or something) of the European Commission.

[Grenzland]

They should start seeing America's hand in it, and America's using of puppets Poland and the Baltic countries. To provoke Russia even further, the very Russophobic Donald Tusk has been made leader (or something) of the European Commission.

And what shall the Europeans do? Germany is occupied and the rest of NATO is under American control. It's not enough to like Russia and dislike the NATO. They are stronger than you think.

[Loki]

And what shall the Europeans do? Germany is occupied and the rest of NATO is under American control. It's not enough to like Russia and dislike the NATO. They are stronger than you think.

Europe shouldn't be involved in America's spat with Russia. If they do, they act as mere puppets. AND they are in the firing line. Very convenient for America but not good for Europe at all. Discard Uncle Sam's influence and tell the Poles and Balts to shut their traps.

[Grenzland]

They don't act as puppets, they are puppets. Nobody will ask them. From France over England and Germany to Poland. All will have to follow.

[Sandman]

There will be no war between NATO and Russia, because such a war does not pay anyone.

[Grenzland]

There will be no war between NATO and Russia, because such a war does not pay anyone.

The USA don't care for money.

[albosomething]

lol, this force would be no match for even a fraction of Russia's military. It's all just for political show.

EU armies with USA would fuck russia up.. and dont even think that china would help russia with the way their economy is improving

[Loki]

EU armies with USA would fuck russia up.. and dont even think that china would help russia with the way their economy is improving

No they won't. There still exists the mutual destruction scenario from nuclear weapons.

[Grenzland]

Sometimes I hope this war finally starts. There would be plenty new possibilities.

[ALSh]

EU armies with USA would fuck russia up.. and dont even think that china would help russia with the way their economy is improving

EU is nothing compared with nuclear Russia. But yeh with US is different though.

[Siberyak]

EU is nothing compared with nuclear Russia. But yeh with US is different though.

The usa is exhausted from war after there failure in iraq. Don't expect them to go marching into Ukraine. The usa doesn't fight wars with real armies anymore. They resort to launching drone strikes on 3rd world taliban commanders

[Grenzland]

Maybe my hope comes true and this conflict breaks the America's hegemony. Best for them and best for us.

[Empecinado]

Nato should declare war to the savages of Isis that are committing a genocide in Iraq and Syria, rather that takes care of skirmishes between Russia and Ukraine.

This is what ISIS want, NATO (or USA alone) attacking them in order they can present this to the Muslim word as a Crusader attack against the true Caliphate. And they surely would be viewed as so if they had some initial success, so Muslims would join and support them massively, and even if they had not success anyway it would radicalize more and more Muslims in the region. Also, a NATO attack would increase attacks against Christians, who never would be able to return to their land after this.

That's why ISIS should be fought only by other Muslims, like the Iraki Baazists and other Sunni factions discontent with ISIS, they should face ISIS and displace them. Eventually it will happen this clash between the ones who now fight against Irak government, just like ISIS is now faced with all the Syrian rebels.

[Vlach]

Is good for Romania, we will have equipment for free :laugh:

[askra]

This is what ISIS want, NATO (or USA alone) attacking them in order they can present this to the Muslim word as a Crusader attack against the true Caliphate. And they surely would be viewed as so if they had some initial success, so Muslims would join and support them massively, and even if they had not success anyway it would radicalize more and more Muslims in the region. Also, a NATO attack would increase attacks against Christians, who never would be able to return to their land after this.

That's why ISIS should be fought only by other Muslims, like the Iraki Baazists and other Sunni factions discontent with ISIS, they should face ISIS and displace them. Eventually it will happen this clash between the ones who now fight against Irak government, just like ISIS is now faced with all the Syrian rebels.

The serious problem is that thousands of Isis fighters were born in Europe and they have european citizenship, if nobody stop them immediately where they are now (where they are training in the use of weapons), they will come back in Europe to commit terrorist attempts.

[Manifest Destiny]

No they won't. There still exists the mutual destruction scenario from nuclear weapons.

Then there just wouldn't be a war at all.

But in a conventional war between NATO and Russia, Russia loses quickly and badly.

[Gauthier]

Then there just wouldn't be a war at all.

But in a conventional war between NATO and Russia, Russia loses quickly and badly.

Indeed. NATO, overall has the most professional well trained modern army.

[Prisoner Of Ice]

Nato should declare war to the savages of Isis that are committing a genocide in Iraq and Syria, rather that takes care of skirmishes between Russia and Ukraine.

Exactly. Ukraine is a weak bitch to rely on for border protection from muslim infiltration. If Russia does not take crimea then it is very bad news.

[Wadaad]

"NATO preparing rapid reaction force for E.Euroepe"

ie...USA rallying its coalition of bitches in Europe to further antagonize and encircle Russia

[ALSh]

Then there just wouldn't be a war at all.

But in a conventional war between NATO and Russia, Russia loses quickly and badly.

In case of war between US and Russia there will be no convensional war, but a nuclear one.

[Loki]

Then there just wouldn't be a war at all.

But in a conventional war between NATO and Russia, Russia loses quickly and badly.

That's why Russia has nukes. But, Russia is slowly but surely building up its conventional capabilities. Four aircraft carrier groups in the pipeline, for example ...