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Russian troops 'poised to strike' Ukraine: US defence chief

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 4 developments

Russian troops on Ukraine's border are "uncoiling" and "poised to strike", US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday during a visit to

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  1. Russia has surrounded Ukraine on three sides. Here's where an invasion could be launched

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Defense Secretary Austin Heads to Europe as Putin Readies Ukraine Invasion Force

    Headline from Military.com ·

  3. Russia shows some troops leaving near Ukraine, seeks talks

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  4. Newest

    Russian troops 'poised to strike' Ukraine: US defence chief

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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13 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    The edge of war: what, exactly, does Putin want in Ukraine? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The massive military buildup could be a bluff, or a political ploy designed for a Russian audience. Either way, the US is digging in

  2. Local News 8

    Russia has surrounded Ukraine on three sides. Here's where an invasion could be launched (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Rob Picheta and Eliza Mackintosh, CNN Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s border in recent weeks, according to US estimates, raising fears from Western and Ukrainian intelligence officials that an invasion could be imminent.

  3. Slate Magazine

    The Best U.S. and European Response to Putin at This Stage in the Ukraine Crisis (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Putin either intends to launch a major war of conquest, a la WWII, or use the threat of war to subjugate Ukraine.

  4. Military.com

    Defense Secretary Austin Heads to Europe as Putin Readies Ukraine Invasion Force (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    The trip comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues training exercises and preparation of more than 100,000 troops encircling Ukraine.

  5. Cheddar

    Russia Shows Some Troops Leaving Near Ukraine, Seeks Talks (opens Cheddar)

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    Cheddar's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for security talks with the U.S. and NATO, as the Russian military announced a partial troop withdrawal from drills near Ukraine.

  6. PJ Media

    Russia Says They Are Pulling Back Some of their Forces From Ukraine Border (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Whatever Vladimir Putin's ultimate objective is in threatening to go to war with its neighbor Ukraine, he's certainly keeping his enemies off balance.

  7. CNN

    Putin calls deterrence of Russia by the West a "threat," but adds Russia is ready for "negotiation track" (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Russia says some of its troops will return to base after completing drills, but stressed that other major military exercises would continue. The news was met with skepticism in Ukraine. Get the latest updates here.

  8. Digital Journal

    Russian troops 'poised to strike' Ukraine: US defence chief (opens Digital Journal)

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    Russian troops on Ukraine's border are "uncoiling" and "poised to strike", US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday during a visit to

  9. The Times of Israel

    Putin oversees nuclear drills as US warns Russia ‘poised to strike’ Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    US defense chief says Russian forces moving into positions 'to be able to conduct an attack'; Ukrainian soldier killed amid 'dramatic increase' in clashes with separatists

  10. Military.com

    US Defense Chief: Russia 'Uncoiling and Poised to Strike' (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    “The battle for Ukraine is a battle for Europe. If Putin is not stopped there, he will go further," Lithuanian leader said.

  11. Forbes

    Putin Conducts Nuclear Drills As U.S. Defense Secretary Says Russia 'Poised To Strike' Ukraine (opens Forbes)

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    Russian troops are “uncoiling and are now poised to strike” Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday, a day after President Joe Biden said he is “convinced” Moscow has decided to invade Ukraine.

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