Fearing Putin Furious, Pentagon Will Send US Troops to Kyiv?

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The United States (US) is reportedly considering sending special forces to the capital of Kyiv, Ukraine. Quoted CNBC International from source Wall Street Journalthe special forces dispatch, one of them, is aimed to keep the embassy now reopened.

This was confirmed by the Pentagon’s General, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, in an interview Monday (23/5/2022) local time. However, the discussion is still at a relatively low level.

“Those plans haven’t reached the Secretary of Defense (US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin) or myself for that matter for refining actions and what is needed,” Miley was quoted as saying. CNN International.

He also emphasized that any return of US troops to Ukraine would require a decision by the US President. So, this is still a discourse.

“We are far from such a thing, we are still developing actions.”

Previously, the US reopened its embassy last week after being closed since February 14. This is called WSJ so the reason for sending troops.

“Troops will be deployed solely to protect the embassy,” the report said.

“However, the (US) government must balance its concerns.”

This is none other than the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin being provoked. It could jeopardize the safety of American diplomats in the region because it is located within range of Russian missiles.

However, in the same report, it is reported that US President Joe Biden is said to have not known this. Presentation will be made in the near future.

Ukraine has been under attack by Russia since February 24, 2022. One of the reasons is, Ukraine’s desire to enter NATO, which is led by the US.

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