NATO defense ministers meeting amid concern over Russian military action in Syria have decided to increase response forces to speed up potential troop deployments.
And the military alliance has renewed a pledge to defend its allies over what it calls an 'escalation' of Russian military activity in Syria.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Moscow to stop backing Syria's President Bashar al Assad militarily, although Russia insists it is targeting the Islamic State in the country.
Speaking in Brussels, the NATO secretary general said the alliance's members are agreed in terms of criticism of Moscow.
IN: "We see…
OUT: …not helpful."
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Speaking in Brussels, the NATO secretary general said the alliance stood ready to defend Turkey if needed.
IN: "The recent…
OUT: …than ever."
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And the military alliance has renewed a pledge to defend its allies over what it calls an 'escalation' of Russian military activity in Syria.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Moscow to stop backing Syria's President Bashar al Assad militarily, although Russia insists it is targeting the Islamic State in the country.
Speaking in Brussels, the NATO secretary general said the alliance's members are agreed in terms of criticism of Moscow.
IN: "We see…
OUT: …not helpful."
DUR: 28 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1008nato-jens1.mp3
ALT:
Speaking in Brussels, the NATO secretary general said the alliance stood ready to defend Turkey if needed.
IN: "The recent…
OUT: …than ever."
DUR: 30 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1008nato-jens2.mp3