Preparing For War: Putin Puts 150,000 Troops On Standby As Muslim Supporters Of Ukraine's New Government Clash With Pro-Russian Group In Crimea -- Daily Mail
* 150,000 troops are on high alert with 880 tanks, 90 aircraft and 80 ships
* It comes as anti- and pro-Russian protesters clashed in Crimea, Ukraine
* Yet Russia, whose Naval fleet is near Crimea, denied there was any link
* Former Ukrainian minister Arseny Yatseniuk named tonight as new leader
* The nation's new government will be more pro-Western and anti-Russian
Vladimir Putin mobilised more than 150,000 troops and an armada of ships yesterday for a drill to test the combat readiness of forces in western Russia as tensions over Ukraine continue to grow.
In addition to the soldiers – nearly twice the British Army’s manpower after planned cuts – 880 tanks, 210 aircraft and 80 warships will take part in the operation.
The manoeuvres raised fears that the Russian president may be planning to send forces into Ukraine after the toppling of its Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovych.
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More News On Russian Military Maneuvers On The Borders Of Ukraine
Ukraine revolution: 150,000 Russian troops on alert -- The Telegraph
Russia flexes military muscle as tensions rise in Ukraine's Crimea region -- CNN
Russia to abide by agreements with Ukraine on Black Sea fleet -- Channel News Asia
Ukrainian Video Shows Armed Russian Military Troops Crossing The Crimea, But Where Are They Going? -- IBTimes
Russian Armed Vehicles Seen Near Ukraine's Crimea Base - NATO Ambassador -- Wall Street Journal
Ukraine warns Moscow against Russian military movements in Crimea -- Reuters
US warns Russia on war games as tensions mount in Ukraine's Crimea -- FOX News
US warns Russia against military intervention in Ukraine -- France 24
This map helps put Russia’s military moves near Ukraine in perspective -- Washington Post
Ukraine's Crimea: How likely is a Russian invasion? -- Economic Times/AFP
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