NATO stages major military exercise in Latvia after Wales summit
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[QUOTE](Reuters) - NATO staged a major military exercise in Latvia on Saturday in a practical demonstration of NATO leaders' commitment to defend its Baltic member states in the face of an assertive Russia.
A NATO meeting in Wales on Friday agreed to form a new rapid reaction force and to step up exercises in eastern Europe in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
On Friday night around 500 paratroopers landed at Lielvarde airport, about 60 km (35 miles) from Latvia's capital Riga, along with hundreds of vehicles and aircraft as the exercise Steadfast Javelin II simulates a deployment of NATO soldiers and equipment in another country in a crisis situation.
In total, 2,000 soldiers from nine nations are carrying out exercises across five countries - Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland from Sept. 2 to Sept. 8.[/QUOTE]
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Can you seriously stop already, it isn't funny.
A little muscle flexing never hurt anyone.
[QUOTE=toaster468;45908070]Can you seriously stop already, it isn't funny.[/QUOTE]
What isn't funny? Us bordering Russia, and considering the current state of affairs (not only in Ukraine, but now within MY own country) as a warning to be ready for anything? I'm sorry, is the worrying for their homes and families by people directly involved annoying you, man? My sincerest apologies, let me just go and tune down the nebulous intentions of the waking bear about 200km east from where I'm sitting right now. Fuck you, man, people are sincerely scared for their futures if Ukraine is of any indication, but hey, you're just here to lay down a zinger or two for a couple ratings. Don't let me stop you bro, but do put some thought into what you say, please. None of this is supposed to be funny. I truly hope Russia won't be trying anything. We've come too far (again) to just lose it all (again).
Actually I'm pretty certain he was talking about TheCreeper spamming the news section with tons of threads.
[QUOTE=Da Big Man;45908314]Actually I'm pretty certain he was talking about TheCreeper spamming the news section with tons of threads.[/QUOTE]
Well he already got banned for it for an hour; no point caring about it anymore
[QUOTE=just-a-boy;45908285]What isn't funny? Us bordering Russia, and considering the current state of affairs (not only in Ukraine, but now within MY own country) as a warning to be ready for anything? I'm sorry, is the worrying for their homes and families by people directly involved annoying you, man? My sincerest apologies, let me just go and tune down the nebulous intentions of the waking bear about 200km east from where I'm sitting right now. Fuck you, man, people are sincerely scared for their futures if Ukraine is of any indication, but hey, you're just here to lay down a zinger or two for a couple ratings. Don't let me stop you bro, but do put some thought into what you say, please. None of this is supposed to be funny. I truly hope Russia won't be trying anything. We've come too far (again) to just lose it all (again).[/QUOTE]
Someone's a bit touchy :v:
[editline]6th September 2014[/editline]
[QUOTE=Kite_shugo;45908331]Well he already got banned for it for an hour; no point caring about it anymore[/QUOTE]
Post was made prior to ban, though.
I just came back, wow I can't believe I derailed this thread that hard. V:v:V
[QUOTE=toaster468;45908453]I just came back, wow I can't believe I derailed this thread that hard. V:v:V[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Da Big Man;45908314]Actually I'm pretty certain he was talking about TheCreeper spamming the news section with tons of threads.[/QUOTE]
Sorry friend. I messed up there...
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