The US is planning to create a new military pact with the Nordic countries against Putin: what it will include
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The United States is forming a new military pact with European countries, increasing the number of American soldiers and bases in Northern Europe.
The United States will create a new military pact with European countries against Russian President Vladimir Putin, which will include an increase in the number of American soldiers and military bases in Northern European countries, BILD reports, UNN.
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The United States will create a new military pact with European countries, which will provide for an increase in the number of American soldiers and military bases in European countries. Finland has reportedly signed an agreement with the United States to deploy U.S. forces in the country. The US Armed Forces will have access to 15 Finnish military bases.
"Northern European countries realize that they need the support of the United States to protect themselves from Putin's aggressive Russia. The German government is also closely monitoring the agreements. At the same time, there is growing concern in Europe that U.S. assistance may weaken if Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2024," the publication reports.
Recall
Denmark and the United States signed a defense agreement, which, among other things, provides for the deployment of American military personnel and military equipment in Denmark. However, the agreement must be approved by the parliament, which, according to the Danish government, may take "a year."
On December 5, the United States and Sweden signed a defense cooperation agreement.
On December 19, the United States and Finland signed a defense cooperation agreement. The Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will allow for the presence and training of U.S. forces and the preliminary deployment of U.S. defense equipment in Finland.
Germany plans to send about five thousand troops to Lithuania to strengthen the defense of NATO's eastern flank.
