For the first time in history, the NATO Rapid Reaction Force were placed in combat readiness. The move is being taken as a defensive measure in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, CNN reported.
The Commander-in-Chief of NATO’s Supreme Allied Command, General Todd Walters, has put the multinational force on alert, withconsisting of land, air, sea and special operations forces, which can be deployed quickly in support of the Alliance.
Activating the response force does not mean that US or NATO troops will enter Ukraine, which is not a member.
NATO members will deploy more troops in Eastern Europe
Response to Russian aggression
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US President Joe Biden made it clear that US troops were stationed in Eastern Europe to help NATO countries nervous about Russia’s aggressive actions, and they will not fight in Ukraine.
This is a historic moment and the first time that the Alliance has used these forces with high readiness for deterrence and defense.
They are a flexible, reliable force in battle that can be used in many ways, and we take full advantage of their inherent flexibility, recalled Gene. Ted Walters.
According to him, these dissuasive measures are reasonable and increase Alinsa’s ability to protect one billion citizens who NATO has vowed to protect.
