NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg applauded Canada's decision to contribute land troops to a small force aimed at deterring Russia in Eastern Europe, a commitment that he describes as "open-ended." Canadians troops take part in a joint exercise with Polish troops not far from Ukraine's western border earlier this year. "Anyone who thinks a symbolic tank parade on the alliance's eastern border will bring security is wrong," he said in a recent German newspaper interview. Stoltenberg also told reporters NATO leaders will likely approve the deployment of AWACS surveillance planes in the fight against ISIS. Asked how long Canada is expected to maintain the commitment, he replied, "This is an open-ended thing."

Source: CBC News July 04, 2016 20:50 UTC