* Russia moved nuclear-capable Iskander missiles to Belarus and is massing 30,000 troops there, NATO says
* Troops include Spetsnaz commandos backed by fighter jets, anti-aircraft systems and tanks, alliance warned
* NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said it marks the largest Russian deployment in Belarus since the Cold War
* Comes as Norway warns of 2million refugees sparking a humanitarian disaster if Russia invades Ukraine
Russia is massing nuclear-capable missiles along with 30,000 troops in Belarus, NATO has warned, amid fears of a huge refugee crisis if Ukraine is invaded.
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO general secretary, said today that Russia has already deployed thousands of troops including Spetsnaz special forces, along with Iskander missiles that can be tipped with nukes, fighter jets, and S-400 anti-aircraft systems.
Intelligence suggests that Putin will grow that force to 30,000 troops within the coming days, Stoltenberg added, saying it represents the largest Russian deployment in Belarus since the Cold War.
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NATO chief: Russian deployment in Belarus ‘biggest since Cold War’ -- Politico
NATO chief raises concerns about Russian military buildup in Belarus -- The Hill
Russian Troops in Belarus Could Reach 30K, Largest Since Cold War: NATO -- Newsweek
Russia boosts military deployment to Belarus ahead of joint drills -- The Independent
Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems arrive in Belarus for joint drills -- TASS
Russian, Belarusian troops switch to combat cohesion in joint drills in Belarus -- TASS
Ukraine closely monitoring situation with Belarusian-Russian military drills - Reznikov -- Ukrinform
Russia's defence chief oversees war games in Belarus -- Reuters
WATCH Russian and Belarusian troops conduct joint exercises -- RT
Russia doesn't want to invade Ukraine. All the building up is for giving nice vacations to the military.
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