WikiLeaks cables reveal secret Nato plans to defend Baltics from Russia

[MKULTRABOY]

WikiLeaks cables reveal secret Nato plans to defend Baltics from Russia | World news | The Guardian

• Leaked diplomatic cables reveal Russia strategy
• British troops identified for combat operations
• Washington offers to beef up Polish security

Washington and its western allies have for the first time since the end of the cold war drawn up classified military plans to defend the most vulnerable parts of eastern Europe against Russian threats, according to confidential US diplomatic cables.

The US state department ordered an information blackout when the decision was taken earlier this year. Since January the blueprint has been refined.

Nine Nato divisions – US, British, German, and Polish – have been identified for combat operations in the event of armed aggression against Poland or the three Baltic states. North Polish and German ports have been listed for the receipt of naval assault forces and British and US warships. The first Nato exercises under the plan are to take place in the Baltic next year, according to informed sources.

Curioser.

 

[Infinite Chaos]

This was a foolish leak to publish - this one was about hard nosed security, not about politicians and dioplomats feelings and whealer-dealing.

Military strategy should never be leaked.

 

[MKULTRABOY]

Why not. Why should we be projecting force into Russia's sphere of influence?

 

[Infinite Chaos]

Those Baltics States do not wish to remain within Russia's sphere of influence. Some have specifically joined the EU to keep away from being drawn back - they have a greater interest in the freedoms offered in Europe.

 

[Demon of Light]

It is not like we are in the middle of a war and someone is drawing a map in the sand on international television or something reckless like that.