NATO Chief: Rapid Reaction Force in E. Europe Does Not Violate Deal with Russia

NATO's new chief, Jens Stoltenberg, says plans for a new rapid reaction force in Eastern Europe do not break a deal with Russia on military force levels.

Stoltenberg told the Reuters News Agency during a visit to Poland Monday that NATO is in accordance with its international obligations. He said NATO needs to stay strong, keep its neighborhood stable, and have a rock-solid bond between Europe and the United States.
Stoltenberg called this the best foundation for a more cooperative relationship with Russia.

NATO has agreed to form what it calls a rapid reaction force in Eastern Europe - a direct response to Russian action in Ukraine.

Moscow has said bolstering NATO forces in areas formally under the old Soviet sphere of influence would violate a post-Cold War agreement.

NATO has said it will not intervene militarily in Ukraine.[voanews.com]
6/10/14
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