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Article: Soviet Union Raises Readiness of Forces In East Germany
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- The Washington Post
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- December 8, 1989
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The Soviet Union has raised readiness of some military forces in
East Germany, apparently out of concern for safety of Soviet bases
and nuclear weapons depots amid the growing political instabilities
in that country, U.S. military officials said yesterday.
The officials emphasized that they did not believe the move
signals any intention by Moscow to prepare to intervene militarily
while the East German government remains in turmoil.
They said the Soviets instead appeared to be readying some
elements of their forces to defend themselves and their equipment,
including Soviet nuclear weapons stored in East Germany, against
possible hostile activities by local citizens.
"We think this is ...