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NATO's robust stance will contrast with EU discord
US and German leaders deliver strong statements of support for tough deterrence
NATONATO will boost naval presence in Black Sea
Bulgaria would prefer United States or even Romania to lead a Black Sea naval upgrade, not Turkey
NATOTurks want bigger allied presence in Black Sea
Bulgaria appears to heed Russian warning against permanent NATO presence in Black Sea
BulgariaNATO will send troops to Baltics to deter Russia
Promised modest deployments are reassurance for NATO's eastern members and a statement of intent for Moscow
NATONATO wargames will build pressure for Russian response
NATO is showing Moscow it has the forces, weapons and will to defend its eastern members
RussiaNATO Baltic exercises will prompt risky behaviour
NATO seeks to underline its credibility as a security guarantor in the Baltic Sea region in light of Russian activity
NATORussia will take time to reply on US missile defence
US facility allows NATO to down enemy missiles, and Russia says it will acquire the same capacity
RussiaDespite cost ire, US public opinion will favour NATO
While Donald Trump has defied his party's foreign policy orthodoxy, favourable public opinion persists for NATO
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