US unveils $1bn European security plan

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Series Details 03.06.14
Publication Date 03/06/2014
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The US unveiled plans on the 3 June 2014 to invest $1bn in European security in light of the Russia - Ukraine conflict. The announcement was made by US President Obama as he started a European visit in Warsaw.

On the same day Nato also pledged to bolster its defence capabilities in response to Russian actions in Ukraine.

Source Link http://euobserver.com/defence/124462
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