NATO deploys response force for first time to Eastern Europe

Troops mobilized as alliance sees Putin's ambition beyond Ukraine

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NATO is deploying thousands of land, air and sea troops from its rapid-response force for the first time in defense of alliance members. © Reuters

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

LONDON -- NATO will deploy troops to defend its eastern members amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday, marking the first time the alliance has activated soldiers from its response force.

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