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President Joe Biden is stepping up the deployment of US troops in Europe in the coming months, the White House said Wednesday.
According to a White House report, Biden has ordered the establishment of additional bases, troops or assets in Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom and the Baltic states. Poland will receive a permanent headquarters of the 5th US Army Corps; two additional F-35 squadrons are being sent to the United Kingdom; and there will be increased rotation in Romania and the Baltic States.
The United States is also deploying an artillery brigade for air defense and a short-range air defense battalion in Germany. Italy will also receive a short-range air defense battery. The two deployments will have a total of 625 and 65 staff, respectively.
The United States also says it is working with Spain to increase the number of destroyers in the port of Rota from four to six.
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“All of these reliable combat forces and assets are backed by significant investment in the long-term US presence in Europe,” the White House wrote, adding that the United States continues to spend $ 3.8 billion a year on the European Deterrence Initiative.
President Biden visits members of the 82nd Airborne Division at the G2A Arena on Friday, March 25, 2022, in Jasionka, Poland. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci) (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
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The increased deployment comes in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. While the United States has said it will not have troops to directly defend Ukraine, US troops will intervene if Russia attacks a NATO country.
NATO also expanded its membership in response to the invasion, with Finland and Sweden applying to join the alliance. While Turkey initially opposed their entry, it gave the green light to Tuesday’s addition.
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The United States and NATO have not directly intervened in Ukraine’s defense, but they have offered billions of dollars in military support in recent months. In May, the United States adopted a $ 40 billion aid package for Ukraine, which included $ 26 billion in weapons and security funding.
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