Biden sends troops to Poland, Germany and Romania as Russia tensions rise

The move comes amid stalled talks with Russia over its military build-up at Ukraine’s borders

Joe Biden (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 US-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 soldiers from Germany to Romania as demonstrations of commitments to allies on Nato’s eastern flank amid fears of a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the US forces will not enter Ukraine and will move to their new positions in coming days under US command.