Defense

NATO troop buildup expected

Western allies have approved plans to position at least 4,000 troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe, increasing NATO's security commitments to jittery...

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September 3, 2014 9:50 am

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Western allies have approved plans to position at least 4,000 troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe, increasing NATO’s security commitments to jittery member states near the Russian border. This come just as an important NATO summit that begins Thursday. President Barack Obama will be there and will visit Estonia for meetings with Baltic leaders.