NATO will agree at a summit on Thursday to significantly bolster its troop presence on its eastern flank, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters at a press conference on March 23.
According to the Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewing the extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government, NATO leaders will meet in Brussels at a pivotal moment for our security.
And he looks forward to welcoming President Zelensky who will address us during the meeting.
President Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine is causing death and destruction every day.
NATO Allies have responded to this crisis with strong support for Ukraine.
And unprecedented costs for Russia.
NATO has acted with speed and unity to protect and defend all Allies.
There are now hundreds of thousands of Allied troops at heightened readiness across the Alliance.
One hundred thousand US troops in Europe.
And 40,000 forces under direct NATO command, mostly in the eastern part of the alliance.
All backed by major air and naval power.
