Germany Opens NATO Naval HQ in Rostock Amid Tensions with Russia
The new command center strengthens NATO's defense in the Baltic Sea, facing criticism from Moscow over treaty violations.
- Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius inaugurated the Commander Task Force Baltic in Rostock, enhancing NATO's naval capabilities in the Baltic Sea.
- Russia has protested the headquarters' opening, claiming it violates the Two-plus-Four Treaty, which restricts foreign troop deployment in former East Germany.
- The German government insists the facility complies with international agreements, emphasizing its role in coordinating NATO naval operations without stationing foreign troops.
- The headquarters will be staffed by personnel from 11 NATO countries and aims to counter perceived Russian threats, including cyber and hybrid warfare.
- The Baltic Sea's strategic importance has grown for NATO, especially following the recent inclusion of Finland and Sweden in the alliance.
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