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5 of September, 20:25

The U.S. will increase military support for Moldova and Georgia
The U.S. will increase military support bordering Russia countries, including Moldova and Georgia, said on the last working day of the week the White house.

" We are developing plans to support countries on Russia's periphery, particularly Moldova and Georgia. In addition to the contacts at a high level, We plan to intensify assistance in the field of security in the long term, according to the report of the White house.

" If funding is obtained (Congress), an initiative supported by the European countries will include additional assistance in order to increase opportunities of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to take care of his defense and to increase the possibility of joint use with Western forces, " said the report." in addition, We work closely with NATO to create a more active program of support and contacts with these three countries, " - said in the White house.

Russia before the crisis highlighted unprecedented growth in the activities of NATO and the United States on its borders. Moscow has also criticized the plan for the 2nd half of September exercise involving the United States, Georgia, Moldova and 12 other countries in Western Ukraine. Upon written request of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, these exercises will only help the tension in the region. The U.S. state Department, for its part, said that he hoped only to strengthen stability in the outcome of the exercise.

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