U.S. top commander in Europe wants more resources, forces to deter Russia

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May 24, 2018 / 4:19 PM / 3 days ago
U.S. top commander in Europe wants more resources, forces to deter Russia
Andrea Shalal

 

WIESBADEN, Germany (Reuters) - The senior U.S. general in Europe on Thursday said he was seeking more troops, spy planes and other resources to maintain U.S. military superiority and deter Russia as Moscow presses ahead with a modernization of its military.

General Curtis Scaparrotti, head of U.S. European Command and NATO’s supreme allied commander, said deterrence of Russia was one of his central tasks.

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