The NATO Supreme allied commander in Europe vowed to “fight and win” Russia

The commander of European command U.S. General Philip Breedlove said that the country, if need be, prepared to “fight and defeat” Russia in Europe. On Thursday, February 25, according RIA Novosti.

The corresponding statement was made at a military hearing in the house Committee on armed services of the U.S. house of representatives, where they discussed measures to counter “Russian aggression” in Europe.

January 27, become aware that a top priority of the European command of us armed forces (EUCOM) is to deter aggression from Russia. According to the published document, the threat to European security is on the North, East and South. On the first two courses of the risks come from Russia because of its “increasing aggressive behavior and the militarization of the Arctic”. In the South the danger posed by militants of the “Islamic state” (IG; activity of gangs are prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation).

In November last year the UK introduced Russia among the main threats to national security on a par with the terrorists of ISIS, Ebola and a massive influx of migrants to Europe.

A source in the government explained that Russia was on the list because of its policy towards Ukraine and Crimea, the expansion of the military presence in Kaliningrad, as well as operations in Syria.
  [rushincrash.com]
25/2/16
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