US President Joe Biden is sending thousands of soldiers to Europe to strengthen NATO in the Ukraine conflict. Markus Söder receives 200 of them at Nuremberg Airport.
Update from March 1, 11:23 a.m .: Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) welcomed more US soldiers in Bavaria on Tuesday, who were being relocated because of the Ukraine war. The soldiers came to protect NATO’s eastern flank, said Söder when he was welcomed at Nuremberg Airport. “They defend the peace and freedom of the western world.”
According to Söder, the soldiers should initially be housed at the Grafenwöhr military training area and train there. He spoke of an important signal of partnership, determination and the strengthening of NATO. As a welcome gift for the US troops, there should be white sausages: more than 4,000 pieces would be brought to Grafenwoehr, said Söder.
Ukraine conflict: 200 US soldiers arrive in Nuremberg
First report from March 1, 9:23 a.m.: Nuremberg – After one of the largest transport aircraft, the Antonov*, landed in Nuremberg last week and numerous plane spotters gathered at the airport to witness the events live, Nuremberg Airport is again the focus. On Tuesday (March 1st) 200 US soldiers land in the Franconian metropolis. Because of the war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden had announced that he would send 7,000 US troops to Europe to strengthen NATO’s deterrent and defensive position against Russia. Prime Minister Markus Söder* (CSU) does not miss the opportunity and personally welcomes the Americans.
Ukraine conflict: Söder welcomes US soldiers at Nuremberg Airport
In addition to Söder, Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann, US Consul General Timothy Liston, US Brigadier General Joseph E. Hilbert and the Commander of the Bavarian State Command of the German Armed Forces Brigadier General Thomas Hambach. On Tuesday, around 9.30 a.m., the plane with the soldiers is supposed to land at Albrecht Dürer Airport.
These are troops from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart (Georgia/USA), who are to be relocated from Nuremberg* to the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) in Grafenwoehr.
Söder has repeatedly commented on the Ukraine conflict* and offered Bavaria’s support. Söder praised the “special fund” for the Bundeswehr announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD). In this context, he also voiced criticism of the federal government. (tkip)*Merkur.de/bayern is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
