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Source from Brussels: Bulgaria does Not Want American Soldiers, but is Ready to Accept French
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Bulgaria does not want American troops on its territory, but is ready to accept French, a diplomatic source from Brussels told BNR.
The decision is expected to be made in mid-February, around a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Bulgarian PM after Security Council on Tensions in the East: We Remain a Loyal Partner of NATO
Yesterday, the Pentagon said it was ready to send 8,500 troops to Europe in support of possible Russian military action against Ukraine.
The United States has put 8,500 troops on High Alert to be Sent in Europe
The BNR source reports that the Russian Federation has deployed 140,000 troops on the border with Ukraine, and is moving its ships from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea, and could double its forces extremely quickly.
Russia has launched Military Maneuvers near Ukraine and in Annexed Crimea
Yesterday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he was considering sending troops to the Alliance's southeast flank, but said a decision had not yet been made and would be done after an assessment of the situation.
NATO will Expand its Military Presence in Eastern Europe
At the same time, he confirmed that Spain will send ships to join the Alliance's naval forces and is considering sending fighter jets.
The Netherlands will send two F-35 fighters in April, and also has a ship and ground forces to help the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's response forces.
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