25 Jan 2022

Spotlight on Biden's stance on Ukraine crisis

From Morning Report, 7:55 am on 25 January 2022

More now on growing tensions in Ukraine, where NATO has put its forces on standby in eastern Europe, in what Russia is denouncing as an escalation of tensions.

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said a "deteriorating security situation" had led the military alliance to ready for what some analysts increasingly believe is an imminent invasion.

The escalation turns the spotlight on United States president Joe Biden, who is reportedly considering deploying several thousand troops as well as warships and aircraft to Eastern Europe.

Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Susie Ferguson.