NATO leaders approved military plans to defend Europe from invasion in the aftermath of Russia’s war on Ukraine, marking the alliance’s largest defense readiness overhaul since the Cold War. The plans involve deploying up to 300,000 troops to the eastern flank within 30 days, potentially rising to 800,000 in six months, with a focus on the Baltic region and Central Europe. European nations face challenges in meeting defense goals, including mobilizing troops, increasing military budgets, and enhancing production in defense industries to counter potential threats from Russia by 2030.
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