news agency CNN Reported that John Kirby, spokesman for the US Department of Defense disclosed on Monday, January 24, 2022 that US ArmyThe military is preparing as many as 8,500 soldiers to send to Eastern Europe. In the case of Russia, which strengthens its border troopsUkrainemore in the past decided to invade Ukraine
Mr Kirby stated that MinisterDefense Lloyd Austin ordered the army to prepare for such an order on the orders of President Joe Biden, but there is no direct order to send troops to Eastern Europe yet.
“The United States is taking steps to to increase the availability of their own armed forces in the country and abroad So that they can be prepared to respond to different levels of situations. and support NATO’s rapid response force if they move,” Kirby said, adding that the NATO Rapid Response Force (NRF) consists of about 40,000 international soldiers.
On Monday morning US time, CNN recently reported that the government of Joe Biden Kirby is in the final stages of choosing the military units they want to send to Eastern Europe. The goal of sending US troops This will enhance deterrence and build confidence. There was also no sign of any indication that the US fighters will be sent to Ukraine or participate in any combat
“If NATO deploys NRF forces or the security situation deteriorates, the United States may be in a position to deploy combat teams, quartermaster teams, medical teams, aviation teams, intelligence teams, reconnaissance and reconnaissance teams, transport teams and other additional capabilities. more quickly to Europe,” Kirby said.
The latest move comes after US officials came out to warn many times that Russia may decide to invade Ukraine soon. US Department of State Order to reduce the number of staff at the American embassy in Kiev. of Ukraine They will send officers of insignificant positions with family members back to the country first. for safety