Poland Has A Growing Role Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Newsy's Jason Bellini is in Krakow, headed for the Polish military base where American troops are now arriving.

Poland is preparing for a possible wave of American citizens to arrive, fleeing Ukraine as the situation there remains precarious.  

More American paratroopers left Fort Bragg Monday, and are among the nearly 5,000 infantry brigade soldiers the Pentagon has sent to Poland so far. 

Their deployment comes as uncertainty builds in and around Ukraine about what Russia will do.