Massive Buildup Of Russian Forces On The Ukraine Border Being Reported

Red Army Masses On Ukraine Border: 80,000 Troops And Missile Launchers Spark Invasion Fear -- Daily Mail

* Russia has massed tanks, troops and aircraft on the border
* Security official warns Ukraine's defences would be incapable
* Pictures emerge of heavy Russian armoured vehicles on the move
* Tanks have also been pictured carried by rail in Belgorod region
* Russian army's Western Military District has declined to comment

Ukraine warned last night that 80,000 Russian troops were massing on its borders and could invade – as world leaders told Vladimir Putin to back off.

A senior security chief in Kiev said Moscow could launch a full-scale invasion and Russian troops would be in the Ukrainian capital within ‘two or three hours’ of the order to advance.

Photographs of Russian tanks and armoured personnel carriers close to Ukraine’s borders added to tensions.

Last night senior British officials told the Mail they had received reports about Russian troops massing on the border since Tuesday and were concerned by the show of force.

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Update #1: Ukraine accuses Russia of military buildup at border -- AP
Update #2: Ukraine accuses Russia of military buildup -- News 24

My Comment: Russia has moved to alleviate these fears by stating that they will allow a Ukrainian surveillance flight to confirm that there are no troops near the border .... but as of this posting no such flight has been permitted. As to what is my take on what is happening .... this military buildup is real. Russian forces are being positioned to quickly enter the Russian dominant parts of Ukraine in the event of continued strife and unrest .... especially after the Crimean referendum this weekend.