Ukrainian Defense Minister: The number of Russian troops on the border has risen to 149,000
ARK News... The Ukrainian Defense Minister announced, Friday that the number of Russian forces deployed in the vicinity of the former Soviet Republic has reached 149,000.
"We are watching the 129,000 units of the Russian forces," Aleksey Reznikov told parliament. With the addition of the naval and air components, the number reaches 149,000,” according to what was reported by Agency France-Press.
In a related context, the Interfax news agency quoted the Russian Defense Ministry as saying that President Vladimir Putin will supervise the exercises of the Russian nuclear forces, Saturday, including the launching of ballistic and cruise missiles.
The exercises will take place at a time of rising tensions between Russia and the West, according to what was reported by the "Reuters" news agency.
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