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Eastern Europe: Support for NATO Allies

Monday 21 February 2022 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Russia is openly hostile towards NATO allies, supporting Belarus with weaponized migrants and building up its military since 2017
  • NATO allies were recently requested to provide forces for resilience, reassurance, or containment at a donor conference
  • NATO has graduated response plans for times of crisis to address potential threats or refugee crises

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Antony Higginbotham
Ukraine Defence Foreign Affairs
Context

The current situation involves Russia's increased military build-up and hostile actions, including support for Belarus in weaponizing migrants. The question addresses the need for further reinforcements and a refugee crisis contingency plan.

Question

Russia is openly hostile, supporting Belarus with weaponized migrants and building up its military since 2017. Will you give more detail on planning in the Ministry of Defence and NATO for further reinforcements and any potential refugee crisis?

Answer from Ben Wallace

A donor conference recently requested forces from NATO allies for resilience, reassurance or containment. NATO has options like graduated response plans for times of crisis.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Secretary did not provide specific details on planning or commitments regarding further reinforcements and refugee crisis contingencies.

How: General Principles Stated Without Specifics

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