A US general has called for a new troop buildup to "deter" Russia.
U.S. General Curtis Scaparrotti stated that the U.S. Armed Forces European Command needs additional air and naval power to deter Russia within the framework of the "European Defence Initiative".
"We are requesting additional naval capabilities to increase our strength in countering Russia's potential at sea," General Scaparrotti said, noting that the U.S. Armed Forces European Command is working with the Department of Defense to increase the rotational presence of guided missile destroyers, carrier groups, and submarines.
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He reiterated that the 2019 budget included provisions for expanding air defense and missile defense systems in Europe. Additionally, he stated that additional capabilities in intelligence and reconnaissance were also needed.
In addition, General Curtis Scaparrotti stated that he wanted to strengthen the defenses ofUkraine faces Russia's "increasingly aggressive" stance in the East.This country and the Black Sea.
Speaking before Congress, the general stated that the U.S. had sold Javalin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine last year, but there were "other systems, sniper systems, ammunition" that Washington could provide to bolster the forces.Ukraine.
