The last of the Army’s M-1 Abrams main battle tanks departed Germany exactly one year before Russia’s annexation of Crimea. “Thankfully, since those days, our forces have only grown in Europe, so that is a good thing.”įor example, in 2014, there were no Army tanks left in Europe. “Certainly, we didn’t have everything we needed (in 2014),” Breedlove said. military is no longer in decline on the Continent, giving EUCOM more forces to choose from. But unlike the case seven years ago, the U.S. Subsequent high-profile road convoys by the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, based in Vilseck, Germany, also were part of the Army’s response then.ĭeni said similar moves should be expected if allies need to respond once again. The rapid mobilization focused on assuring allies and deterring Russian aggression. The question now is what types of military maneuvering could come into play if the U.S.-led NATO alliance must boost defenses in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland and Romania. He didn’t specify what the additional capabilities are, but he said they are “on the table in those countries should Russia move in Ukraine in a more decisive way.” “What additional capabilities can we provide to ensure that they feel strong and confident in their own sovereignty and territorial integrity?” Sullivan said. is ready to fortify its NATO allies on the eastern flank. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, speaking Tuesday after a meeting between Putin and his American counterpart, Joe Biden, said the U.S.
While it’s not certain whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch a new invasion of Ukraine, what has become clear is that there will be an allied military response of some form within NATO territory if an attack does occur. soldiers assigned to 142nd Field Artillery Brigade conduct artillery strike missions during Combined Resolve XV at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb.
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