"Following the deterioration of relations between Moscow and Western states in 2014, NATO forces have intensified drills in Europe, as well as reconnaissance flights near Russia’s borders.
Newly appointed NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Tod Wolters stated during his speech at the 2019 GLOBSEC Bratislava forum that the alliance is closely watching the actions of both Russia and China in Europe, amid tense relations between Moscow and Western countries and Washington's rivalry with Beijing.
"My first concern, when folks mention Russia and China is the word ‘vigilance’ […] We have certainly seen over the course of the last several years China increasing their economic involvement on the European continent […] and obviously we pay very, very close attention to what Russia is doing on our continent", he said..."
at https://sputniknews.com/europe/201906071075727696-nato-pays-very-close-attention-to-activities-of-russia-china-in-europe/
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