generation of unplanned crisis between the West and Russia , President Barack Obama presented a security plan for Eastern Europe totaling $ 1 billion ( 735 million).
With the "Initiative for reinsurance of Europe" to be funded additional land , air and naval forces " new allies " in Eastern Europe, Obama announced in Warsaw on Tuesday , cited by AFP. Meanwhile Obama urged NATO allies in Europe to increase spending its defense .
The plan is expected to encourage and opportunities for cooperation with non-NATO countries such as Ukraine , Georgia and Moldova , as well as to strengthen their defense forces , said in a White House statement .
In the Polish capital , Obama assured the countries of Eastern Europe that the U.S. will support them in the raging crisis because of the uncertain situation in Ukraine . The obligation to ensure the security of Poland and other U.S. allies in Eastern and Central Europe is " the cornerstone of our own safety" and " untouchable obligation ," Obama said .
"This is a commitment that is particularly important at this time ," Obama said , facing a number of American and Polish F-16 fighters of the Warsaw military airport , where a briefing.
U.S. President urged Russia to influence the pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine to stop the uprising against the government in the capital Kiev.
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