The United States plans to expand military cooperation with Poland and Baltic states to show "support" for its allies after Russia's intervention in Ukraine, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.
Pentagon boosts training, NATO air policing amid Ukraine crisis Reuters Pentagon more than doubling jets in NATO air policing mission Reuters Russia must respect Ukraine's sovereignty: NATO chief Reuters US warns Russia on Ukraine, nudges Georgia to West Associated Press Ukraine's protest leaders name Yatseniuk as candidate for PM Reuters "This morning the Defense Department is pursuing measures to support our allies," including expanded aviation training in Poland and increasing the US role in NATO's air policing mission over Baltic countries, Hagel told lawmakers.
NATO's top commander and head of the US European Command, General Philip Breedlove, also planned to confer with Central and Eastern European defense chiefs, Hagel said.
"This is a time for wise, steady, and firm leadership," Hagel told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
