The Romanian parliament supported the creation of a battle group in the country made up of allies of the North Atlantic Alliance. It has been reported DEA News With reference to the agency Agerpres.
According to the agency, the General Assembly of the House of Representatives and the Senate supported this step with 309 votes in favor and 5 against. It was noted that the combat group was planned to be formed under the leadership of France.
Earlier, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis had asked MPs to approve this initiative. In his speech, he explained that the establishment of a NATO combat group in the country would increase the defense capabilities of the Alliance, as well as strengthen the strategic partnership with France and improve relations with Belgium and the Netherlands.
Before this Defense Post portal knowledgeableFrench Leclerc tanks and armored vehicles have arrived in Romania as part of the deployment of NATO’s “extended forward presence” on the Ukrainian border. According to the publication, the total French contingent includes 13 tanks, 20 wheeled armored personnel carriers and about 700 personnel.