NATO to set up units in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary -Biden

NATO summit on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO leaders on Thursday agreed to bolster defenses, particularly in Eastern Europe, and will deploy four new combat units in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement.

NATO leaders will also develop plans for additional forces and capabilities before their June summit, Biden said in a statement during his trip to Europe to address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

(Reporting by Jarrett Renshaw in Brussels; writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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