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Ukraine Says Russia Has "Almost Completed" Its Build-Up Of Forces That Could Be Used For An Invasion

 

CNN: Ukraine warns Russia has 'almost completed' build-up of forces near border 

(CNN)Ukraine has warned that Russia has "almost completed" its build-up of forces that could be used for an offensive against the country, compounding fears that Moscow could launch an invasion at any time. 

According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's latest intelligence assessment -- shared exclusively Tuesday with CNN -- Russia has now deployed more than 127,000 troops in the region. 

"The full strength of RF AF (Russian Federation's Armed Forces) land group at the Ukrainian direction -- (is) over 106,000 personnel. Together with the sea and air component, the total number of personnel is over 127,000 servicemen," the assessment said. 

The assessment called the situation "difficult," and said Ukraine believes Russia is "trying to split and weaken the European Union and NATO."  

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WNU Editor: Russia has not "almost completed" its build-up of forces near Ukraine. 

Russian naval assets are not in place (see previous post). Reservists are not being called up. And from what I am reading extra Russian air assets have not been positioned near Ukraine. 

Even U.S. Secretary of State Blinken also indicated that Russia can do a lot more to add to its "build-up" .... Blinken says Russia could double troops on Ukraine's borders in 'short order' (CNN). 

 Ukraine Says Russia Has "Almost Completed" Its Build-Up Of Forces That Could Be Used For An Invasion  

Ukraine says Russia has 'almost completed' its buildup of border troops for a potential invasion -- Business Insider  

Ukraine: Russia's military deployment near border 'almost completed' -- The Hill  

Ukraine: Russia amasses 127,000 troops in 'almost complete' buildup -- TRT



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