Published: Jan 25, 2022, 04:06 IST | Updated: Jan 25, 2022, 04:06 IST
With no signs of de-escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, NATO said that it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more troops. While Russia denounced it as western hysteria the US too said it was putting about 8,500 troops on high alert and were waiting orders to deploy troops to the region.