(Washington / Brussels Comprehensive) The U.S. Department of Defense pointed out on Monday that Russia continues to gather troops on the Ukrainian border, obviously unintentionally letting the situation cool down.The Pentagon announced on the same day that the 8,500 U.S. forces were already in a "highly alert state" and could support the actions of NATO rapid response troops.
A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said that the army was composed of the ground forces and supporting units. Once the instruction was received, it could be dispatched within five days.He said: "Obviously, Russia has no intention of relieving tensions. Once Russia has made actions that damage the national interests of the United States, allies or partners, the United States will resolutely defend its national interests."He also said that in addition to sending soldiers in the Ukraine border, Russia also deployed troops on the neighbor's White Ross."We will pay close attention to the situation here."
US Secretary of Defense Austin said that the U.S. military can send other emergency troops when necessary, but did not disclose details.
NATO revealed that more warships and fighters will be dispatched on the same day to strengthen military deployment in Eastern Europe to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine.
Ukraine and Poland, Slovak, Hungary and Romania borders the border.At present, NATO has deployed about 4,000 soldiers in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland, and there are a large number of tanks, air defense, intelligence, and monitoring units in rear support.Except for the United States, Denmark, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are planning or considering sending troops and providing fighter warships to NATO member states in Eastern Europe.
Ukrainian President Zelezki told the European Council President Michelle that the EU's position is important to protect Ukraine's territorial sovereignty."Ukraine will not enter the other party's provocative trap, and will continue to respond calmly and restraint with the partner country." The European Commission officed to provide Ukraine with a financial assistance of 1.2 billion euros (about S $ 1.8 billion) (about 1.8 billion yuan).Assist Ukraine to ease the impact of conflict.
