A senior Pentagon official says President Biden is deploying an additional 3,000 soldiers to the Poland-Ukraine border today. The troops will join 1,700 US soldiers that are already stationed in Poland. The Pentagon is hoping to stop Russia from carrying out a Ukraine invasion.

The Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday that the Russian army continues to mass war resources on borders surrounding Ukraine. The satellite images have convinced the Pentagon that Russia is going to attack Ukraine.

In addition to the U.S. troops deploying to Poland, about 1,000 U.S. soldiers are being shifted from Germany to Romania. And another 300 soldiers of an 18th Airborne Corps headquarters unit commanded by Lt. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla will be positioned as support.

The fresh troops will depart from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and should arrive in Poland early next week. Their numbers include elements of an infantry brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division.

The U.S. already has about 80,000 troops on rotational deployments throughout Europe. They can be quickly tapped to support NATO efforts if Russia invades Ukraine.

Germany is said to be adding 8,000 troops at the Lithuanian border. And at least 1,000 troops from Great Britain are heading to positions along the border. 

Ukraine Invasion or peacekeeping mission?

Earlier in the day, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, issued a public warning for all American citizens in Ukraine. They are asked to leave the country immediately.  Sullivan warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may launch an attack on Ukraine at any time.

The Pentagon says it is assembling troops adjacent to Ukraine as a demonstration of American commitment to NATO allies. And to deter the possible Russian invasion.

The American troops are in training with host-nation forces. Americans are not allowed to cross the border without direct orders. Their mission is said to be deterrence, not engagement.

 The Pentagon claims that although the troops are combat-ready they will hopefully not have to fight anyone.