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Croatia to recall all troops from NATO in case of Russia-Ukraine conflict

"As the commander-in-chief I have been closely following statements indicating that NATO - not one country, not the United States - is building up its presence and sending some reconnaissance ships. We do not have any bearing on this and we will not have anything to do with this. I guarantee this," Milanovic said.

"Croatia will not send any troops in case of an escalation. On the contrary, it will recall all troops, to the last Croatian soldier," he promised.