Biden presented with options to bolster troop levels in Europe as Russian troops mass on Ukraine's borders
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President Joe Biden discussed options for bolstering US troop levels in the Baltics and Eastern Europe with his top military officials during a briefing at Camp David on Saturday, according to a senior official.
The briefing, which Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley attended virtually, included the discussion of troop levels as well as updates on the latest intelligence and ongoing talks with allies on their plans to respond should Russia invade Ukraine, the official said.
The New York Times first reported on the options being presented at the briefing and reported that Biden is expected to make a decision as early as this week.
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