NATO admitted that the decision to increase the military presence near the borders of Russia was made several years ago

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NATO admitted that the decision to increase the military presence near the borders of Russia was made several years ago

The NATO command decided to expand its military presence near the borders of Russia a few years ago, and not now, allegedly because of the start of a military special operation of the Russian army in Ukraine. This was stated by the chairman of the NATO military committee, Admiral Rob Bauer.

Lieutenant Admiral of the Royal Naval fleet The Netherlands spoke at a press conference in Tallinn following the meeting of NATO Chiefs of Staff. During his speech, Bauer admitted that the expansion of the military presence near the borders of Russia was discussed several years ago and had nothing to do with the Russian special operation in Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities only forced the command of the alliance to hurry up and further build up forces on the territory of the countries of Eastern Europe.



We discussed the most extensive reform of our military structures since 1949. Planning started a few years ago, now we are doing it

- he said.

The expansion of the military presence on the "eastern" flank of NATO is presented as a "protection" of the countries of Eastern Europe from a possible "aggression of Russia." As NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg recently said, the alliance sent Russia a "clear signal" that NATO would defend "every inch of Allied territory" in the event of a "Russian attack." According to him, the alliance is a purely peaceful organization and does not pose any threat to Russia. The Kremlin has a different opinion, all NATO's actions are aimed at confrontation with Russia, and further expansion does not contribute to the preservation of Europe's security.
  • Lithuanian Ministry of Defense
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  1. +1
    18 September 2022 08: 07
    The NATO command decided to expand its military presence near the borders of Russia a few years ago, and not now, allegedly because of the start of a military special operation of the Russian army in Ukraine. This was stated by the chairman of the NATO military committee, Admiral Rob Bauer.
    Wow, the secret's out!
    We discussed the most extensive reform of our military structures since 1949. Planning started a few years ago, now we are doing it
    1. +1
      18 September 2022 08: 30
      About secrets.
      The army is either fighting or preparing for war.
      And there is no need to talk about recognition.
      The article is good for female students of the pedagogical school, but for them there is still not enough photo of the old taalliinn
      1. 0
        18 September 2022 09: 10
        And they thought that "we" were only fantasizing. So they drove the fool.
    2. 0
      19 September 2022 09: 45
      Maybe it's time to openly say that Russia is fighting NATO? At least if not to the world community, then at least to the citizens of Russia.
  2. +5
    18 September 2022 08: 09
    The NATO command decided to expand its military presence near the borders of Russia a few years ago

    And to be more precise, from the moment of Gorbachev's betrayal, which allowed NATO to start a new campaign to the east.
    Now there is a battle for Ukraine... near Kharkov there were a large number of NATO servicemen under the guise of mercenaries.
  3. 0
    18 September 2022 08: 10
    This is already known to us. And what the rest of the world knows is purple somehow. Why bring it up as news?
    1. +6
      18 September 2022 08: 32
      The news is that they made it official.
      1. man
        0
        18 September 2022 11: 12
        The news is that they made it official.
        Yes, they have already become so insolent that they do not consider it necessary to hide ...
  4. +2
    18 September 2022 08: 22
    Who would doubt that NATO and the United States have long been hatching plans to attack Russia, if you want peace, prepare for war! Well, if so, then this time drive the nits to the very hell, do not leave anyone alive, and in the end Poland will need to be erased as a state, and the United States will be divided into two peninsulas, everything, in a gun!
    1. man
      +1
      18 September 2022 11: 18
      In the end, Poland will need to be erased as a state, and the United States will be divided into two peninsulas, everything, in a gun!
      Your comment absolutely matches your nickname
      1. 0
        18 September 2022 23: 36
        Let it be for now, there will be fantasies, but the hour is not even, it will be so! hi
    2. 0
      18 September 2022 17: 09
      Well, you're cool! Do not think that will fly back, the TV will not protect you
  5. +1
    18 September 2022 08: 26
    Lieutenant-Admiral Evidence opened our eyes to the situation.
    And somehow we had no doubt...
  6. 0
    18 September 2022 08: 29
    . Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance sent Russia a "clear signal" that NATO will protect "every inch allied territories"

    But in the case of a big nix, limitrophe countries (due to their historical purpose) can be an unconditional exception to this strict rule.
  7. +5
    18 September 2022 08: 39
    We discussed the most extensive reform of our military structures since 1949. Planning started a few years ago, now we are doing it


    It's not a secret for a long time, but what to do with it? ...
    1. +1
      18 September 2022 09: 05
      Quote: cniza
      It's not a secret for a long time, but what to do with it? ...

      Poke it in the face of those who called to apologize and repent, repent and apologize.
    2. +5
      18 September 2022 09: 25
      Quote: cniza
      It's not a secret for a long time, but what to do with it? ...

      We are already doing it. At least we are in the initial phase of eliminating the "misunderstanding" problem. In December last year, the Russian Federation offered them to agree on security guarantees, and in case of refusal, promised to respond with military-political methods. They were not imbued with the seriousness of the moment and did not heed the warning, now, as an answer, on February 24, we began the NWO.
  8. +2
    18 September 2022 09: 10
    Decisions were made in 1990
    On October 3, 1990, the German Democratic Republic ceased to exist. The former socialist state joined the FRG. The integration of the eastern lands took place in a forced mode without taking into account their specifics. As a result, the regions of the former GDR are still lagging behind the Western ones in economic development, analysts state. In addition, contrary to the promises made by the USSR before the unification of Germany, NATO expanded to the east, which negatively affected the security of Russia and Europe.
  9. +2
    18 September 2022 09: 11
    Views on post-Soviet NATO expansion
    In the late 1990s, virtually all historians assessed the start of NATO's post-Soviet expansion as a "poorly conceived, untimely, and unsuited to the realities" of the post-Cold War period. J. Gaddis remarked that he did not remember another equally unanimous opposition of historians to the announced political initiatives. From his point of view, expansion violated the principles of common sense that should underlie any grand strategy.

    And in our understanding, security was violated even then. And even then the plans that we see today were signed.
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  11. 0
    18 September 2022 09: 34
    That we were not recognized for this, in fact, it is so.
  12. -2
    18 September 2022 09: 49
    "Dagger" at NATO headquarters in Brussels? There is no adequate answer to this; you cannot start a nuclear war. And Western news publications will come out about the attack of unknown terrorists, so as not to be "faced in the dirt."
    1. 0
      18 September 2022 13: 22
      Quote: Ranis
      There is no adequate answer to this; you cannot start a nuclear war.
      Почему нет?
      1. 0
        24 September 2022 07: 42
        because the West is not ready to start a nuclear war, they live too well
  13. -2
    18 September 2022 11: 11
    It is clear that the decision on Sweden and Finland was made, they did not know how to present it to their peoples ... But here the GDP did its best ... It works out for 5+. Interesting for what buns? Promised eternal youth?
  14. -1
    18 September 2022 11: 24
    Command NATO decided to expand its military presence near Russia's borders a few years ago, and not now, as stated, allegedly because of the start of a military special operation of the Russian army in Ukraine.

    stop That is why the “Putin ultimatum” appeared.
    As soon as the thief was caught by the hand, he instantly squealed that white and fluffy ...
    1. 0
      18 September 2022 11: 40
      Who caught who?
      Mom, I caught a bear!
      So lead yogo court!
      So he doesn’t let mine!
  15. 0
    18 September 2022 11: 38
    Despite excellent personal relationships with "world leaders of civilized countries and the world community" ... love has not yet been achieved. Hey partners...
  16. 0
    18 September 2022 15: 36
    I would like to note that this movement began in the 90s. In the 2010s, this was presented in the form of exercises, already then focusing on the refusal to take further action against our country. But let me note that it was they who at one time carried out aggression against the countries of Eastern Europe, only no one then paid attention to this. Today they are an exploited sector of the EU. So who is showing aggression is an open question.
  17. 0
    18 September 2022 16: 36
    NATO jsou lhari! Občané České republiky se vůbec neobávají nebezpečí ze strany Ruska! A při mobilizaci by neotocili sve zbraně na Rusko!! Pro power to nedáva smysl.

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