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US: Up to 190,000 Russian troops now along Ukraine border

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Newest development Feb 18, 2022 · 2 reportsRussia has amassed up to 190,000 troops on Ukraine borders, US warns

The U.S. envoy to the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OPEC) on Friday detailed reports of up to 190,000 Russian troops now along the Ukrainian border.

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    US: Up to 190,000 Russian troops now along Ukraine border

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    Russia has amassed up to 190,000 troops on Ukraine borders, US warns

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  1. Insider

    NATO chief says Russia appears to be increasing troops at the Ukraine border, day after Kremlin claims the opposite (opens Insider)

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    Russia said on Tuesday that it was pulling back some troops from Ukraine's border, but other countries have been skeptical of the claim.

  2. Voice of America

    US Defense Chief: Russia Still Amassing Troops at Ukraine Border (opens Voice of America)

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    US and allies see no evidence Moscow is pulling back its forces despite Kremlin’s claim to the contrary

  3. CNN

    Officials: Almost half of Russia's battle groups surrounding Ukraine now within about 31 miles of the border (opens CNN)

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    The United States says Russia has added thousands of troops to its buildup on Ukraine's border, despite Moscow's claims that some troops were being sent back to base. Follow here for the latest news.

  4. Sioux City Journal

    AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border

  5. CNN

    The latest on the Ukraine-Russia border crisis: Live updates (opens CNN)

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    The United States says Russia has added thousands of troops to its buildup on Ukraine's border, despite Moscow's claims that some troops were being sent back to base. Follow here for the latest.

  6. Omaha World-Herald

    US: Russia adds troops near Ukraine despite drawdown claims (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Ukrainians waved flags in a show of defiance of a feared Russian invasion, the United States reported that Moscow had added as many as 7,000

  7. Waco Tribune-Herald

    US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the U.S. warned that Russia had added as many as 7,000 troops

  8. Tucson

    AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST (opens Tucson)

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    US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border

  9. NBC4 Washington

    Russia Increases Troop Presence Despite Claim of Ukraine Border Pullback: US (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region, a senior Biden administration official said Wednesday.

  10. The Guardian

    Russia still sending troops to Ukraine border, say UK ministers – video (opens The Guardian)

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    James Heappey and Ben Wallace have said Moscow still sending more troops to region

  11. Wyoming Public Media

    Russia's claim that it was pulling troops back from Ukraine is 'false,' official says (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    "In fact," a senior administration official said, "we have now confirmed that in the last several days, Russia has increased its troop presence along the Ukrainian border by as many as 7,000 troops."

  12. KTVU San Francisco

    Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.

  13. Digital Journal

    Russia says pulling back more troops despite US claims (opens Digital Journal)

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    Russia on Thursday announced more troop pullbacks from the Ukrainian border as Washington insisted that Moscow is still building up forces for a

  14. The Times of Israel

    US says Russia still bolstering troops near Ukraine border, despite Moscow’s claims (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Washington says 7,000 more soldiers sent with 150,000-plus now surrounding country; Blinken: Putin 'can pull the trigger' any day; Russia-chaired Security Council to meet

  15. Berkshire Eagle

    AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border

  16. NPR

    U.S. and NATO officials say they've seen no evidence that Russia has withdrawn troops (opens NPR)

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    Putin says Russia has pulled out some of its 150,000 troops stationed near Ukraine's borders. "There's a difference between what Russia says and what it does," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

  17. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    US official: Russia adds troops near Ukraine border (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the U.S. warned that Russia had added as many as 7,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders despite Kremlin declarations that forces were being...

  18. Newsweek

    Putin is sending troops to Ukraine border, not withdrawing, U.S. says (opens Newsweek)

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    Russia has added at least 7,000 troops near the border, according to a U.S. official.

  19. France 24

    Live: White House accuses Russia of deploying fresh troops to Ukraine's border (opens France 24)

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    The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from its border with Ukraine, instead accusing Moscow of sending as many as 7,000 more soldiers. Follow FRANCE 24 f…

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine latest: Russia claims new withdrawals from Crimea | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    However, the US accuses Moscow of sending as many as 7,000 more soldiers to Ukraine's borders. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists have traded allegations of shelling. Follow DW for the latest.

  21. NPR

    U.S. claims differ from what Russia says is happening along the Ukraine border (opens NPR)

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    Russia says it has withdrawn some troops on the border with Ukraine, but the U.S. says Russia has added troops. NPR's A Martinez speaks with retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack about the competing claims.

  22. KVIA El Paso

    US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN Russian forces massed along Ukraine’s borders have increased by approximately 7,000 troops in recent days, the United States alleged Wednesday evening, despite claims from Moscow it was pulling back its troops.

  23. NPR

    The U.S. accuses Russia of quietly increasing troops at Ukraine's border (opens NPR)

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    Western allies say Russia is being dishonest about pulling troops back to base. The Biden administration says Russia has increased its troop presence by as many as 7,000 for a total of more than 150,000 in the region.

  24. The Hill

    US says Russia has added troops at border despite pullback claims (opens The Hill)

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    A senior Biden administration official said Wednesday that Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops at the border with Ukraine, characterizing claims by Moscow that it was withdrawing forces as “false.”

  25. Gopusa

    Russia Deploys 7,000 More Troops Near Ukraine Border Despite Claims to Pull Back (opens Gopusa)

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    Russia deployed around 7,000 more troops to the Ukraine border over the last several days despite Russian President Vladimir Putin claiming he would pull back. Western authorities estimate that around 150,000 Russian troops are stationed on the east, north and south of Ukraine, Just the News reports…

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