Lawmakers Discuss Developing Tension Between Ukraine, Russia

The U.S. Helsinki Commission met for discussions as Congress debates sanctions on Russia.

Amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia, lawmakers are looking at the potential implications of next moves. 

The Pentagon announced it planned to send forces to Poland, Romania and Germany to bolster NATO's eastern flank, while more forces remain on standby. 

The U.S. Helsinki Commission, a commission independent of the federal government, met Wednesday to discuss the developing situation and hear insight into the implications beyond Ukraine and what messages potential U.S. actions send.