Cold War II?

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I don't really know what to make of it, but the old boys down at the allotment were having a conflab on this very subject a couple of weeks ago, and are of the opinion things could turn to custard on the Eastern European territories. They were even discussing a plan of action. The article below seems to reinforce their concerns. What's the consensus here?
Batty Obama has arrived in Poland this morning pledging the support of the US to the security of Eastern Europe. More troops, ships and other military hardware are being pledged to arrive in the area.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/04/world/....html?_r=0