Defense News: Russia, inflation and Washington gridlock: Biden’s next defense budget is still a big question mark
WASHINGTON ― If Russian President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, defense analysts anticipate growth in the U.S. troop presence in Europe that would trigger a supplemental defense funding request to Congress.
The projection comes as the buildup of over 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine has fueled Western worries of a possible offensive.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” triggering a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.”
To bolster NATO allies, U.S. President Joe Biden is deploying about 3,000 U.S. troops to Germany, Poland and Romania, the Pentagon announced last week.
Biden had placed 8,500 stateside troops on heightened alert, and most would deploy in support of the NATO Response Force, if it is activated.
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Military leaders know budget. They know budget better than many in Congress. Congress is a disgrace.
Cut it in half and they might prioritize and spend wisely.
The National Security State is a bloated monstrosity that needs to be sliced and diced.
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