14 minutes agoJoe Biden sends nearly 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)President Joe Biden approved the delocation of nearly 3,000 American troops in Eastern Europe over the coming days. The Pentagon said Wednesday that the move is a signal of the United States' readiness to protect NATO allies. With the disposal of these troops as well as the deployment of 8,500 troops in high alert the month [...]
The Pentagon said Wednesday that the move is a signal of the United States' readiness to protect NATO allies.
With the deployment of these troops as well as the deployment of 8,500 troops on high alert last month to be sent to Europe, if necessary, the United States aims to calm NATO allies in the face of gathering Russian troops near Ukraine.
According to a source aware of the details, 1700 troops will be deployed in Poland and 300 others in Germany. About 1,000 troops located in Germany will be sent to Romania.
The Pentagon said it did not rule out sending other troops except those announced Wednesday.
It is important to send a strong signal to Mr. Putin and the world that NATO is important to the United States and our allies,” said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby at a press conference.
Russia denies it plans to invade Ukraine. But after surrounding Ukraine by force from the north, east and south, Moscow is now citing the Western reaction as proof of its claims that Russia is the target, not the drive of aggression.
The Pentagon repeated warnings to Russia, but voiced hope that Mr. Putin would choose the diplomatic option.
“We do not believe he has made a decision to further intervene in Ukraine,” said Kirby.
