[OutsiderFan]

If you believe the caption from the article you linked, then Austin is not deploying troops to use in case Russia does unacceptable things “in Ukraine”:

“The 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army are in Romania to deter adversaries from attacking NATO territory.”

I said "mostly a deterrent" in my post.

But, I also know this is the first time in 80 years such a deployment has been made, and that was for war.  And I read/heard that NATO is becoming more open to taking action in Ukraine if Russia crosses certain behavior lines.  I don't remember where I saw/heard, because I read and heard many sources of information this am. This was the first time since the war started that I have heard anyone say NATO could get involved. I should have taken note of where it was, but had a headache this morning.

[OutsiderFan]

If you believe the caption from the article you linked, then Austin is not deploying troops to use in case Russia does unacceptable things “in Ukraine”:

“The 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army are in Romania to deter adversaries from attacking NATO territory.”

I said "mostly a deterrent" in my post.

But, I also know this is the first time in 80 years such a deployment has been made, and that was for war.  And I read/heard that NATO is becoming more open to taking action in Ukraine if Russia crosses certain behavior lines.  I don't remember where I saw/heard, because I read and heard many sources of information this am. This was the first time since the war started that I have heard anyone say NATO could get involved. I should have taken note of where it was, but had a headache this morning.