Political and Legislative
NATO Sends More Troops to Eastern Europe
NATO on Thursday said it would take steps to boost deterrence and defense after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in Ukraine.
The military alliance is putting over 100 warplanes on high alert and increasing its presence in its eastern flank, according to Reuters. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said there would be a virtual emergency summit of the alliance’s 30 nations, adding that the leaders of Sweden, Finland and European Union institutions would also attend.
“Russia has attacked Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said, according to The Associated Press. “This is a brutal act of war. Our thoughts are with the brave people of Ukraine.”
