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Steadfast Defender 2024: NATO is set to embark on its most extensive military exercise in decades, with approximately 90,000 troops gearing up for its largest military exercise Steadfast Defender 2024. The exercise, scheduled to commence next week and extend through May, aims to showcase the alliance's capability to reinforce the Euro-Atlantic region through transatlantic force movements from North America, according to NATO's top commander, Chris Cavoli.
Addressing reporters in Brussels after a two-day meeting of national chiefs of defence, General Cavoli highlighted the significance of the transatlantic movement involving troops from NATO allies and Sweden. The exercise aims to demonstrate NATO's commitment to regional security and its ability to swiftly respond to potential threats.
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In a separate development, Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, emphasised the critical nature of Ukraine's battle for survival in its ongoing conflict with Russia. He urged Western armies and political leaders to reassess their support for Ukraine in countering invading forces. Bauer stressed the need for a substantial shift in strategies to assist Ukraine effectively.
When it comes to security, there is no such thing as regional. All security is interconnected.
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Admiral Bauer also provided insights into the motives behind Russia's actions, stating that President Vladimir Putin's rationale for the war is rooted in a fear of democracy. This observation comes at a time marked by elections worldwide, underlining the geopolitical context of Russia's military engagements.
The ongoing two-day talks in Brussels among NATO's top officers are expected to outline plans for the most extensive military exercises in Europe since the Cold War. These exercises are designed to reaffirm NATO's commitment to collective defense, showcasing its strength and preparedness to protect all allied nations from potential threats.
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