US President Joe Biden approved the deployment of additional forces in eastern Europe as Washington moves to avert a feared Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;According to media reports, Under the plan, the US will send about 2,000 American troops to Poland and Germany, while 1,000 troops would move from Germany to Romania.<br />''<br />''The Pentagon said 2,000 US troops would be sent from North Carolina to Poland and Germany.<br />''Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said on Wednesday that troops would soon be moved to Poland, Romania and Germany in response to the current security climate.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Russia has condemned US decision.&nbsp;In a statement Moscow said it was a destructive step which heightened tension and reduced the scope for a political solution.&nbsp;Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said it was a destructive and an unjustified step.&nbsp;Russia has some 100,000 troops near Ukraine. Meanwhile, It denies planning to invade.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 3, 2022 6:16 PM
US President Biden approves deployment of additional forces in eastern Europe