NATO strengthens the eastern flank. The Eastern Guard begins

NATO launches the Eastern guard to further strengthen our position on the eastern flank, “NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday. Its protection is of great importance – he noted.

– Although it was the largest statement of NATO airspace violations that we have ever observed, what happened on Wednesday was not an isolated incident. The reckless actions of Russia in the air along our eastern flank are more and more frequent – said Rutte at a press conference.

– We saw drones that violate our airspace in Romania, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, regardless of whether it was intentional or not, it is dangerous and unacceptable – he mentioned.

– NATO's main task is to deter the aggression and defend each alliance member against all the threats we face. The protection of our eastern flank is of great importance. (…) And we have plans to increase our presence, if and when it is necessary – emphasized Rutte. (PAP)

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