The NATO summit held in Warsaw in July 2016 approved the plan to move four battalions totaling 3,000 to 4,000 troops on a rotating basis by early 2017 into the Baltic states and eastern Poland and increase air and sea patrols to reassure allies who were once part of the Soviet bloc . The adopted Communique explained that the decision was meant " to unambiguously demonstrate , as part of our overall posture , Allies ' solidarity , determination , and ability to act by triggering an immediate Allied response to any aggression . " The summit reaffirmed NATO 's previously taken decision to " suspend all practical civilian and military cooperation between NATO and Russia , while remaining open to political dialogue with Russia " . Heads of State and Government " condemned Russia 's ongoing and wide-ranging military build-up " in Crimea and expressed concern over " Russia 's efforts and stated plans for further military build-up in the Black Sea region " . They also stated that Russia 's " significant military presence and support for the regime in Syria " , and its military build-up in the Eastern Mediterranean " posed further risks and challenges for the security of Allies and others " . NATO leaders agreed to step up support for Ukraine : in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission , the Allied leaders reviewed the security situation with president of Ukraine Poroshenko , welcomed the government 's plans for reform , and endorsed a Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine aimed to " help make Ukraine 's defence and security institutions more effective , efficient and accountable " . At the meeting of the Russia – NATO Council at the level of permanent representatives that was held shortly after the Warsaw summit , Russia admonished NATO against intensifying its military activity in the Black Sea . Russia also said it agreed to have its military aircraft pilots flying over the Baltic region turn on the cockpit transmitters , known as transponders , if NATO planes acted likewise
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