US weighs sending more troops to Eastern Europe, Baltics: Reports

WASHINGTON, 25 January 2022, (TON): United States President Joe Biden is reportedly considering sending thousands more troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe and Baltic countries as fears that Russia will soon invade Ukraine persist.

The US media reported “during a Saturday meeting at the presidential Camp David retreat, senior defence department officials laid out options for Biden, including sending between 1,000 to 5,000 troops to NATO countries including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland.”

The number of troops could be increased by 10 times if the situation escalates, according to the newspaper. The proposed plan also includes deploying warships and aircraft to NATO allies in the region.

The National Public Radio (NPR) broadcaster also reported on the deliberations.

The US and its European allies currently provide material support for Ukraine.

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