In response to Russia's continuing build-up of forces on its western border with Ukraine and in Belarus, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of additional U.S. troops to Romania, Poland and Germany to support its allies.
The move evoked strong criticism by Russia, which cited it as a "destructive" step that will only help escalate tension and lessen the chances for a political solution.
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