NATO Response Force activated for first time

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For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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NATO Response Force activated for first time
For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
11:30 AM · Feb 25, 2022

https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/25/politics/nato-ukraine-russia/index.html

(CNN)For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Tod Wolters activated the multinational force consisting of land, air, sea and special operations forces from the allies that can deploy quickly in support of the NATO alliance.

The activation of the response troops does not mean that any US or NATO troops will go into Ukraine, which is not a member. US President Joe Biden has been clear that US troops are deploying to eastern Europe to help bolster NATO countries nervous about Russia's aggressive actions, and they will not be fighting in Ukraine.

"This is an historic moment and the very first time the Alliance has employed these high readiness forces in a deterrence and defense role. They represent a flexible, combat credible force that can be employed in multiple ways and we are utilizing fully their inherent agility," Wolters said in a statement "These deterrence measures are prudent and enhance our speed, responsiveness and capability to shield and protect the one billion citizens we swore to protect."

The force has not yet deployed but is on standby. It's not clear how many troops the response force will contain.

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[PoliticAverse]

1. "not yet deployed but is on standby". n/t

[Native]

5. Sure sounded like they will be deploying asap.

I watched the news conference. It's big news. 120 ships, 30 jets and a portion of their 40,000 troops. It's now all about deploying everything without causing escalation. And it's in response to Putin threatening NATO countries, telling them that they must remove troops and equipment that they have been amassing recently near Ukraine or else. And Finland and Sweden also attended the NATO summit today, and they too were threatened by Putin - don't even think about joining NATO or else. Shit be real.

[world wide wally]

2. Yeah, but have they paid their monthly dues?

(Asking for a former president)

[Native]

3. Link to the news conference. A must watch event.

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[Lovie777]

4. Hope that the president of Ukraine survives this . . .

Ukraine remains independent and President Z works closely with Nato. The man is tough.

[Native]

6. I'm blown away by the bravery and courageousness of the Ukraine populace

And to think that not just Zelinsky but also his wife and children are still in Kyiv! That says it all.

[Budi]

7. Right. His family is in hiding somewhere, both he & their lives were threatened.

They were 1st on Putin's hit list.

The madman is a threat to the world.
Reading that the radioactive levels are high since Chernoble was invaded.
Putin is insane enough to use it as a final threat against the forces assembling & staring him down.
He's mad.