As NATO and its allies continue deterrence efforts in Eastern Europe, the US has begun discussion on deployment. Russia’s 100,000 troops remain on Ukraine’s border as diplomatic efforts continue to fall through. This has caused NATO and many surrounding countries to step up efforts to deter an invasion, with many citing the 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea. “I welcome Allies contributing additional forces to NATO,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “NATO will continue