The United States is considering redeploying some troops stationed in Western Europe to Eastern Europe in the coming weeks, Reuters reported, citing a NATO diplomat.

It has to do with US troops already in Europe, the diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirming a New York Times report that said US President Joe Biden is considering sending US troops to the Baltics and Eastern European allies.

NATO said on Monday it was putting its forces on standby and reinforcing Eastern Europe with additional ships and fighters.

The diplomat said that possible troop movements would be gradual and any filling of NATO gaps on its eastern flank could happen in the coming weeks.