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Georgia seeks defence help in lieu of NATO accession
The country's proximity to Russia has made NATO fearful of delivering on its membership pledge
GeorgiaNATO disunity may undermine Warsaw summit agenda
NATO leaders sought to underline collective resolve after the destabilising Brexit vote of June 23
NATONATO'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
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