US to bolster NATO positions in Europe with additional 3,000 troops
The United States is sending an additional 2,000 troops to Europe and redeploying 1,000 already stationed in Germany to bolster the security of its NATO allies.
The majority of the 2,000 additional troops to be flown in from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will be deployed in Poland, with about 300 heading for Germany.
Meanwhile, 1,000 troops already stationed in Germany, will be sent to Romania.
Furthermore, 8,500 forces in the US remain in "heightened readiness" and therefore "ready to move" to support the NATO Response Force.
8,500 Forces Remain in the United States on Heightened Readiness:
The US Department for Defense said that they "continue to review our force posture and the situation in Europe, as the gravity of this situation demands our full attention."
The troops moment comes amid tensions with Russia. Washington accuses Moscow of being on the brink of invading Ukraine after amassing tens of thousands of troops and military equipment along their shared borders over the previous few months.
The Kremlin rejects the accusation but has issued a list of demands including a guarantee that Ukraine will never be able to join the security alliance.
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