Poland is buying $6 billion of navy gear and gear from the U.S. amid considerations over the Russian troop buildup close to the Ukraine border and a possible invasion.

"A few of these forces [are] inside 200 miles of the Polish border," U.S. Secretary of Protection Lloyd Austin stated throughout a press convention Friday.

The deliberate deal would come with 250 Abrams predominant battle tanks, 250 short-range jamming programs, 26 fight restoration automobiles, nearly 800 machine weapons and extra, a press launch from the U.S. State Division stated.

Whereas Ukraine is going through probably the most rapid risk, Poland is a part of NATO and a high U.S. ally in jap Europe, ABC reported.

Austin stated through the press convention, which he held collectively together with his Polish counterpart in Warsaw, that a Russian invasion of Ukraine might result in Poland seeing "tens of 1000's of displaced Ukrainians and others flowing throughout its border, making an attempt to avoid wasting themselves and their households from the scourge of battle."

Poland's navy gear buy will assist the U.S. assist its personal nationwide safety and overseas coverage by aiding such a key NATO ally, the State Division stated.

"The proposed sale will enhance Poland's functionality to fulfill present and future threats by offering a reputable pressure that's able to deterring adversaries and collaborating in NATO operations. Poland may have no issue absorbing this gear into its armed forces," a division assertion learn.

Austin stated that an extra 4,700 U.S. troops are actually in Poland. These troopers "are ready to answer a spread of contingencies," he stated.

"They may work carefully with our State Division and with Polish authorities ought to there be any want to assist Americans depart Ukraine," Austin added.

Poland Buys Military Gear
Poland is buying $6 billion of navy gear and gear from the U.S. amid considerations over the Russian troop buildup close to the Ukraine border and a possible invasion. Above, Polish Protection Minister Mariusz Blaszczak indicators a deal to purchase the U.S.-made air protection Patriot system in Warsaw, Poland, on March 28, 2018.Alik Keplicz/AP Photograph

Polish Protection Minister Mariusz Blaszczak stated through the press convention that his assembly with Austin was "of particular significance" in gentle of the scenario with Russia, and stated that he appreciated the presence of U.S. forces in Poland.

Austin stated that regardless of the preparations for a possible battle between Ukraine and Russia, "there may be nonetheless time and house for diplomacy." The U.S. and its allies, equivalent to Poland, have supplied Russian President Vladimir Putin "a path away from disaster and in the direction of higher safety," Austin stated.

"No matter path he chooses, the USA and our allies and our companions will likely be prepared," Austin stated.

Austin additionally met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw to debate Russia's navy actions in and close to Ukraine, in line with a readout from Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby.

"Each leaders agreed on the significance of sustaining the shut safety relationship between the USA and Poland to protection and deterrence alongside NATO's Jap Flank," the readout stated.

Replace 2/18/22, 9:57 a.m. ET: This story has been up to date with further data and background.