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US to increase military presence in eastern Europe
March 31, 2016

The US is stepping up its troop presence in eastern Europe in response to an "aggressive Russia", the military has said.From next year, three fully manned US combat brigades will be deployed.The BBC's diplomatic correspondent says it is the most significant US reinforcement of Nato since tensions flared over Russian action in Ukraine.Last month the Pentagon announced plans to quadruple its budget for European defence in 2017.

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