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BRUSSELS: NATO leaders are set to agree new troop deployments for eastern allies and more support to Ukraine in response to Russia’s war on its neighbour, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday.

Leaders from the US-led military alliance meet Thursday in Brussels for an emergency summit as the West grapples with the most severe security crisis in decades.

Stoltenberg said allies would sign off on sending four “battle groups” to eastern members Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia as part of efforts that have already seen thousands of troops shifted closer to Russia.

“I expect leaders will agree to strengthen NATO’s posture in all domains with major increases of forces in the eastern part of the alliance, on land, in the air and at sea,” he said.

NATO has rebuffed pleas from non-member Ukraine to intervene to help stop Russia’s ferocious onslaught by imposing a no-fly zone out of fears of getting dragged into a broader conflict with Moscow.

But allies have sent arms deliveries to Ukraine to help battle Kremlin’s troops.

Ukraine says ‘confrontational’ Russia talks moving forward as West plans more sanctions

Kyiv has appealed for heavier anti-aircraft systems and war planes and President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to reiterate the calls in an address to NATO leaders by videolink.

“Tomorrow, I expect allies will agree to provide additional support, including cybersecurity assistance as well as equipment to help Ukraine protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats,” Stoltenberg said.

The move comes as US President Joe Biden warned of a “real threat” Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine.

“The use of chemical weapons would totally change the nature of the conflict, and it will be a blatant violation of international law and will have far reaching consequences,” Stoltenberg said.

The NATO chief said leaders would also address the “role of China” in the Ukraine conflict over fears Beijing could back Moscow.

“China has provided Russia with political support, including by spreading blatant lies and misinformation, and allies are concerned that China could provide material support for the Russian invasion,” Stoltenberg said.

“I expect leaders will call on China to live up to its responsibilities as a member of the UN Security Council, refrain from supporting Russia’s war effort, and join the rest of the world in calling for an immediate, peaceful end to this war.”

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samir sardana Mar 23, 2022 11:06pm
NATO has achieved its aims.It Pushed UKR and Provoked Putin into war NATO wanted to ramp up troops and tech near Russia - and now they had the excuse,and they have done the deed. In addition,moving the armour and men to Russian neighbours,provides the cover to airlift weapons to Zelinksy And that is Y,the war will NEVER end,as Zelinsky has DUG in,,even w/o NATO jets and missiles ! Putin has got what he wanted - the South and East And NATO HAS GOT THE EXCUSE,FOR A PERMANENT RAMP UP ! WIN-WIN-WIN ! WHEN ALL THREE WIN - THERE ARE NO NEGOTIATIONS,AND NO END TO A WAR ! Putin has ALREADY LOST FX RESERVES and HAS HUGE TRACTS OF UKR LAND - WHICH IS MANY TIMES MORE VALUABLE THAN LOSS OF RUSSIAN EXPORTS.LOSS OF RUSSIAN EXPORTS IS NOT A LOSS - AS THE MINERALS ARE IN THE GROUND ! SO PUTIN DOES NOT NEED A COMPROMISE ZELINSKY HAS SAVED KIEV & WITH NATO AID,WILL PRESS INTO THE EAST.HE CANNOT GIVE UP CRIMEA & DONBASS (as he has no mandate ) .SO NO DEAL and NO COMPROMISE .dindoohindoo
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