NATO mulls 'Spearhead' Rapid Reaction Force to deal with Ukraine-type crises

In the backdrop of increased Russian military intervention in Ukraine, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders are expected to endorse a Rapid- Reaction Spearhead Force in Wales this week that would be able to respond more quickly to a crisis.

The new 4000-strong force would feature a sizeable British contingent that could be sent to troubled spots in as little as two days, The Independent reported.

Russia though has not been directly named as a threat by the alliance to seek for this drastic measure. The mission's logistics and equipment is expected to be pre-positioned in Eastern European countries closer to Russia, a move which will certainly rile the latter which goes against the 1997 Founding Act.

Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Monday that given the multiple threats witnessed such a force was necessary. He cited how in the east of Europe where Russia is intervening overtly in Ukraine, along with the rise of extremism and the fragility of states in the south which could affect all in different ways .