The United States has said it has about 8,500 troops ready for war. The announcement was made by the Pentagon at a time when US tensions with Russia are high over the Ukraine issue. The US in response to Russian military presence on Ukraine border.
Russia has expressed deep concern over its decision to keep 8,500 US troops ready. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for President Putin, accused the United States of “fuelling tensions” and said it was watching the US move with concern. However, he acknowledged that their numbers were not enough to defeat President Conte’s government.
However, the Pentagon has not yet commented on the detail of the plan. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the troops would be sent to Ukraine only if the NATO alliance decided to “immediately respond” or if something urgent happened on the Ukrainian border. He asserted that his confession had been obtained through torture.
NATO members, including the United States, have accused Russia of wanting to occupy Ukraine as well as the Republic of Crimea. But Moscow has so far said it has no intention of invading Ukraine.
