Russia inching troops closer to Ukraine: US
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Synopsis
Moscow denies it is planning to invade its neighbour and said this week it was pulling back some troops.
APThe United States has seen Russia stocking up on blood supplies, inching troops closer to Ukraine‘s borders and flying in more combat aircraft, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, dismissing Moscow claims of withdrawal.
“I was a soldier myself not that long ago. I know firsthand that you don’t do these sorts of things for no reason,” said Austin, a retired Army general. “And you certainly don’t do them if you’re getting ready to pack up and go home.”
Moscow denies it is planning to invade its neighbour and said this week it was pulling back some troops.
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Russia inching troops closer to Ukraine: USReutersLast Updated: Feb 18, 2022, 12:53 AM ISTSynopsisMoscow denies it is planning to invade its neighbour and said this week it was pulling back some troops. APFILE – Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Washington. Six Black members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet will be meeting for a Black History Month event Thursday highlighting their roles in the administration, some of which are historic firsts. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)The United States has seen Russia stocking up on blood supplies, inching troops closer to Ukraine’s borders and flying in more combat aircraft, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, dismissing Moscow claims of withdrawal. “I was a soldier myself not that long ago. I know firsthand that you don’t do these sorts of things for no reason,” said Austin, a retired Army general. “And you certainly don’t do them if you’re getting ready to pack up and go home.” Moscow denies it is planning to invade its neighbour and said this week it was pulling back some troops. (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News….morelessETPrime stories of the day