Reuters: Russia deploys troops westward as standoff with NATO deepens
Russia is building an army base near its border with Ukraine, the latest in a chain of new military sites along what the Kremlin sees as its frontline in a growing confrontation with NATO.
While there have been no clashes between the former Cold War rivals, Russia is building up forces on its western frontiers at a time when the NATO alliance is staging major military exercises and increasing deployments on its eastern flank.
A Reuters reporter who visited the Russian town of Klintsy, about 50 km (30 miles) from Ukraine, saw a makeshift army camp, large numbers of newly-arrived servicemen and military vehicles.
Two soldiers in camouflage gear who were manning a checkpoint in a forest turned the reporter away, saying they were guarding a "special military site".
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More News On Russia's Response To Recent NATO Military Exercises And Deployments
Moscow calls NATO buildup in E. Europe ‘unjustified’ as largest drills since Cold War kick off -- RT
Kremlin Slams Biggest NATO Exercise Since Cold War -- Moscow Times
Kremlin: NATO war games undermine trust, threaten Europe’s security -- Reuters
Russia to Finland: We will respond to NATO Baltics activity -- Reuters
We will respond to NATO Baltics activity, says Russia -- Euronews
Russia preparing "adequate" response to NATO expansion: FM -- Xinhua
‘Absurd’: Russian envoy to NATO ridicules allegations of plans to invade Poland -- RT
Defense ministry: NATO allegations about Russian threat meant to fan hysteria -- TASS
Russia-NATO Dialogue Unlikely to Bring Greater Understanding - Kremlin -- Sputnik
Kremlin notes lack of trust in Russia-NATO relations -- TASS
NATO Drills in Poland Not Contributing to Atmosphere of Trust - Kremlin -- Sputnik
Kremlin: NATO Drills In Poland Undermine Trust -- RFE
Russia Fears NATO 'Global Strike' From Eastern Europe -- Newsweek
Russia 'Will Never' Attack A NATO Country, Unless Provoked -- Forbes
1 comment:
Russia is a conventional paper tiger. Had they not had nuclear weapons, the US and NATO would have hollowed them out in response to their actions in Ukraine and Crimea. First they would lose their air defense, next air wing, then thier navy. Their ground troops would be stopped when they faced the Eastern Eropian NATO forces with US and other European allies air assets providing close air support and bombing logistics. When combat trained US ground forces arrived with western allies in support, the Russians would be quickly pushed back without the sufficient firepower or air cover to stop it. But they do have nuclear weapons so this will never occur.
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