U.S. Accuses Russia Of Massing Soldiers On The Ukraine Border. Russia Accuses The U.S. Of Deploying Soldiers In Eastern Ukraine

Russian servicemen drive armoured vehicles as they take part in a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, April 16, 2015. Pavel Rebrov/Reuters

Financial Times: Russia and US engage in new war of words over Ukraine

Russia accused the US on Thursday of deploying military trainers in the combat zone in east Ukraine in a new war of words after Washington said Moscow was engaged in a military build-up in the war-torn region.

The statement from Moscow came hours after the US said Russia was breaching a six-week-old ceasefire deal in eastern Ukraine. Washington said Russia was stepping up its military involvement, including complex training exercises and the deployment of air defence systems near the frontline.

WNU Editor: I have no proof .... just speculation on my part .... but a part of me feels that both Russia and the U.S. are probably correct in their accusations .... and that we are now witnessing a case where "the coffee pot is telling the tea kettle that it is black".

More News On The U.S. And Russia Trading Accusations On Their Involvement In The Ukraine Crisis

Putin Bolsters His Forces Near Ukraine, U.S. Says -- New York Times
Ukraine truce: US accuses Russia of violating deal -- BBC
U.S.: Russia breaking Ukraine truce with troop buildup -- UPI
State Dept. warns of new Russian military buildup on Ukraine border -- FOX News
Russia Violating Ukraine Ceasefire, Training Rebels, Building Up Troops On Border: US State Department -- IBTimes
US accuses Russia of building up military presence in Ukraine -- Deutsche Welle
US says Russia is building air defence systems in eastern Ukraine -- The Guardian
U.S. warns of new Russian buildup in Ukraine -- L.A. Times
U.S. says Russia air defense systems inside Ukraine -- Reuters
Russian defense ministry says U.S. troops in east Ukraine: Interfax -- Reuters
US military instructors in eastern Ukraine combat zone – Russian military -- RT
Pentagon denies 'ridiculous' claim U.S. troops in Ukraine combat zone -- Reuters
Pentagon Calls Russian Claim Of U.S. Troops In Eastern Ukraine 'Ridiculous' -- Radio Free Europe
Russian Defense Ministry: US stirring up commotion over fictitious Russian troops as NATO summit getting closer -- ITAR-TASS
With 580 U.S. boots on the ground in Ukraine, what’s Vladimir Putin’s next move? -- Josh Cohen, Reuters

Update: Kerry told Russia in phone call to pull forces from Ukraine: official -- Reuters