NATO decided to assess the balance of its forces in Europe in connection with the Russian special operation in Ukraine. It is reported by RIA Novosti.

The North Atlantic Alliance noted that in the light of the actions of the Russian Federation, they will draw the necessary conclusions for the organization "on the issue of deterrence and defense position."

"We will carry out all deployments necessary to provide a strong and credible deterrent and defense within the alliance, now and in the future," the statement said.

Earlier, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that his country and NATO are ready to repel possible aggression on the eastern flank of the alliance.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR.

Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill on general mobilization to the Verkhovna Rada.

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