Moscow moved 4K Trroops to Ukraine Border

[Boats]

Russia warns it will take 'extra measures to ensure its security' if NATO sends forces to Ukraine after Moscow moved 4,000 troops to the border amid growing fears of war in disputed Donbass regionafter Moscow moved 4,000 troops to the border amid growing fears of war in disputed Donbass region
By: Will Stewar for Mailonline News & Daily Mail UK - 04-02-21
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** Kremlin today warned more troops will be deployed if Nato meddles in Ukraine

** Footage shows dozens of Russian tanks and helicopters deployed to region

** Kiev's forces have been put on high alert close to pro-Russian Luhansk region

** US yesterday pledged 'unwavering' support to Ukraine amid the tensions

Russia today vowed to 'take extra measures' if Nato responds after the Kremlin dispatched 4,000 troops to reinforce the disputed Ukrainian border.

'No doubt such a scenario would lead to a further increase in tensions close to Russia's borders. Of course, this would call for additional measures from the Russian side to ensure its security,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

He insisted, however, that Russia was 'not threatening' Ukraine, despite an earlier statement which warned a war in Donbass would 'destroy' its neighbour.

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Footage has emerged showing shows dozens of military helicopters close to the frontier, and the movement of tanks and other military vehicles by train.

The United States pledged its 'unwavering' support to Ukraine on Thursday as defense officials said they were aware of thousands of troops newly-deployed to the separatist Donbass territory, which is controlled by pro-Moscow factions.

Note: Several photo's on site - you may want to review go to this link:
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Huge lines of infantry fighting vehicles, left, and tanks, right, travelling down a highway towards the Ukrainian border. US officials estimate another 4,000 troops have been deployed by Russia

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Kiev has put its forces on high alert with drills close to the rebel controlled Luhansk and near Russian-held Crimea, claiming it is responding to visible aggression by Vladimir Putin's military machine.

One video shows 2S19 Msta-S tanks - 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzers - by train bound for Crimea, annexed by Putin from Ukraine in 2014.

As the West marks Easter, Ukrainian intelligence sources said there is rising activity from Russian forces in Bryansk, Voronezh, Rostov regions and in Crimea.

Kiev claims Putin has 28 battalion tactical groups along the Russian-Ukrainian border, in Donbass and Crimea.

This is soon expected to be supplemented by up to 25 more battalion groups.

The build-up is said to be Russian war games but it has escalated tensions.

The Kremlin's veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov warned against Ukraine and the West provoking a 'hot conflict'.

'Russian President Putin said not long ago, but this statement is still relevant today, that those who would try to start a new war in Donbass will destroy Ukraine,' he said.

'The military understands the harmfulness of any action to unleash a hot conflict. I very much hope that they will not be prompted by politicians, who, in turn, will incite the West, led by the United States.'

Ukraine alleges Russia has 32,700 troops in Crimea, and commands 28,000 separatist servicemen in rebel-held eastern Ukraine.

'Despite significant enemy forces, the Ukrainian army is prepared for all potential scenarios,' said Ruslan Khomchak, the Ukrainian commander-in-chief.

Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov defended the troop movement towards border areas.

The Russian Federation moves troops within its own territory at its own discretion,' he said.

'This shouldn't concern anyone, as such actions do not endanger anyone.'

He claimed: 'As you know, intense activity of the armies of NATO member states and other organisations, as well as particular states etc, is being observed on the perimeter of Russian borders.

'We need to stay on guard.'

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Personal note: Putin may just be showing some bravado to threaten Ukraine - but who knows - showing his potential and quick actions may be just because he can. I don't think it will start a war but you just never know. The world today has gone M.A.D.
All their new weapons may be just an exercise or a bluff to frighten their neighbors?
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But ya never know - Boats