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New US European Command leader will take over amid NATO worries and tensions
The United States is installing new military leadership in Europe at a moment of heightened worries about Russian aggression, doubts about the future of arms control and rising tensions among NATO allies.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US, Greece look at increasing military presence amid tension with Turkey
Commander in Europe is considering options for flight training and multilateral exercises.
By Tara Copp, AP
Top US general and Russian counterpart hold talks in Finland
The top U.S. military chief met Friday in Finland with his Russian counterpart to exchange views on U.S.-Russia military relations, Syria and the international security situation.
Here’s how the US is preparing for a possible Russian attack in Europe
The plans could involve more U.S. troops heading across the Atlantic.
By Victoria Leoni
EUCOM head: Alleged Russian chemical attack shows ‘what they’re willing to do’
NATO is struggling to figure out how to respond to what appears to be an asymmetrical move by Russia.
By Aaron Mehta
Serbia blasts top NATO general over Russia
Serbia’s defense minister blasted NATO’s top general on Monday for saying that one of the biggest threats for Europe is increasing Russian influence in the Balkans.
By Dusan Stojanovic, The Associated Press
Top general says Balkans, not Baltics the most vulnerable to Russian influence
The Supreme Allied Commander, U.S. Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, told senators he sees the Balkans and the Arctic as key threat areas as NATO follows Russia's provocations in the region.
By Todd South
NATO boosts support to Afghanistan war; Falls short of goal
After months of lobbying NATO allies to increase their troop contributions and support to the war in Afghanistan, the alliance came up short Thursday, meeting a bit more than 90 percent of the military requirements mapped out by commanders, according to NATO officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press