Flights To Ukraine Halted, Redirected As Crisis Brews

The video discusses the deployment of additional U.S. troops to Eastern Europe amid the Ukraine crisis. The Biden administration is sending 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to Poland, joining 1,700 already in the region. Captain Matt Visser of the 18th Airborne Corps emphasizes their readiness to support NATO allies. While troops will train and support NATO, they will not engage in combat in Ukraine. Some lawmakers express skepticism about the potential for conflict. Currently, 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Europe, with new deployments reinforcing forces in Poland.

What is the primary concern expressed by some lawmakers regarding the deployment of troops?

How many troops are already stationed throughout Europe before the additional deployment?