In the military of the United States stressed that the tightening of armored vehicles to the borders of Russia is not associated with the development of the Ukrainian crisis. The concentration of military forces due to the need of operation Atlantic determination", which will take place during 2015.

The American heavy military vehicles, even tanks and infantry fighting vehicles in Eastern Europe is not connected with the situation in Ukraine. Lieutenant Colonel, United States army Elaine Conway emphasized that the placement of equipment in Poland and the Baltic States need to conduct maneuvers "Atlantic determination".

"This is due to the operation of the Atlantic resolve, it will last through 2015. We are looking for perfect support operations in the future", - quotes RIA Novosti Conway, who commented on the news in the media conditionally placing military equipment from domestic borders.

The military adopted the words of the head of the Euro command United States army, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who declared the transfer to Europe of additional forces. "At the moment there is a team...working with the Baltic States, in Poland, there is a project to change these units every few months. There are tanks. He had announced the placement of additional equipment...including tanks and trucks," explained Conway.

According to the documents regulating the activities of U.S. military forces, "all sorts of projects prior to placing heavy armor and weapons in the Baltic States and Poland will include coordination and consultation between the United States and receiving States". Promotion of military equipment of the United States in Europe will be agreed with the Europeans.

Days.Roo was informed about the intention of the Pentagon to place heavy armored vehicles closer to Russian borders. About 50 armored vehicles already are in Europe, other 100 will be installed on your own position later. Among the equipment, preparing for the transfer - M1 Abrams tanks and infantry combat vehicles Bradley. It is planned that they will be located in Germany and other countries so that
NATO troops were able to access them.

"The troops will come and train, then they will return. Appliances will remain," Hodges stated. Similar step he justifies financial considerations: according to the version of the soldier, this situation is much cheaper the transportation of heavy equipment across the Atlantic ocean.
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