Putin is continuing to build up his forced on the border with Ukraine, as the government warns troops numbers could swell to 110,000 with 7,000 tanks and other vehicles in support
* Ukrainian foreign minister warned today that Russian is 'openly threatening us with destruction' as he met with his counterparts in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia - all NATO allies
* Dmytro Kuleba warned of 'very painful consequences' if Putin invades Ukraine as troop build-up continues
* He spoke as it was revealed US will not send ships to the Black Sea, after Moscow warned them to stay away
* Biden today hit Russia with sanctions for government data hack and election meddling he blames on Moscow
Ukraine has warned Russia that it will bear 'very painful' consequences if it invades as Vladimir Putin continues to mass his forces in eastern Europe.
Dmytro Kuleba, the country's foreign minister, said today that Moscow is 'openly' threatening Ukraine with 'destruction' by stationing 80,000 troops along its border - with more arriving every day - calling on western allies to provide more practical support and warning that 'words are not enough'.
He spoke following a meeting with the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - NATO allies in the region - saying 'the four of us condemn the exacerbation of the situation by Russia.'
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WNU Editor: Nothing much will be coming from this .... Zelensky to meet with France, Germany on Russia tensions (The Hill).
More News On The Continuing Tensions Between Russia And Ukraine
Ukraine Wants NATO’s Action to Match Words on Russia -- VOA
Ukrainian forces wary of Russian troop movements near eastern front line -- France 24
Russian military vehicles descend on Ukrainian border, don 'invasion stripes' -- Fox News
Russia ‘paints invasion stripes on assault vehicles’ as soldiers mass at Ukraine border -- Evening Standard
Putin closes off access to Black Sea after Biden’s about-face on Ukraine -- NYPost
Ukraine still outgunned as Russia prepares for larger conflict -- The Guardian
Analysis: Hot or cold war? Investors try to second guess Russia's military manoeuvres -- Reuters
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Ukrainian leaders seem to be so desperate, so frantic. They should just allow the Russian portions of the nation to join Russia. Then they could relax.
What do you get for positing propaganda? The enjoyment of biting the pillow?
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