NATO announces 'defensive' multinational force on its eastern borders

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) defence ministers have agreed to support a multinational force to respond to any aggression in eastern Europe and the Baltics. It follows concerns within the alliance about a possible threat posed by Russia in the region.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at NATO headquarters in Brussels Source: AAP

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says a change in events in Europe has prompted the response.

 

He referred to Russia's annexation of Crimea and its involvement in Ukraine.

 

Russia denies it has acted aggressively but Mr Stoltenberg says borders have been changed by force which requires a response from NATO.