although the security situation hasn't changed that much. there has been criticism that the west is contributing to the escalation. but the state department rejected that when we asked about it today, they said no, it is about deterrence and defence. thank you.— defence. thank you. let's talk to steve rosenburg. _ defence. thank you. let's talk to steve rosenburg. the _ defence. thank you. let's talk to | steve rosenburg. the statements defence. thank you. let's talk to - steve rosenburg. the statements and the attempted projection of unity, deployment of troops, what is the reaction there in russia then? weill. reaction there in russia then? well, i mean the — reaction there in russia then? well, i mean the russians _ reaction there in russia then? well, i mean the russians already - i mean the russians already criticise what they call western hysteria over ukraine and they will apply the same label to any future western troop deployment. the problem for nato now is it sees a threat and wants to boost security for its allies and partner and that means more fighters and troops to eastern europe. but the danger of