Joe Biden Orders Increased Readiness of U.S. Armed Forces

The U.S. has not yet deployed any forces to Europe, stated Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin. This was reported by RIA Novosti, referencing a statement on the Pentagon's official website. It was also noted that the U.S. leadership has made it clear that they do not intend to send troops to Ukraine to participate in combat operations.

U.S. military personnel will not be involved in military operations in Ukraine, added the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Despite this announcement, the news agency reports that President Joe Biden has ordered an increase in the readiness of U.S. armed forces in case assistance is needed for allies, stated the chief of U.S. Armed Forces.