Vladimir Putin masses 40,000 troops on border with Ukraine, sparking fears of new invasion

Among the units deployed to the area are armoured vehicles, tanks and fighter jets.

 

Navy Captain Danny Hernandez told the Washington Free Beacon that the exercises were being closely monitored.

 

He said: “We are extremely concerned about the increasing tensions near the administrative boundary between Crimea and the rest of Ukraine.

 

“We urge both sides to avoid provocative steps or rhetoric that could escalate the situation.”

 

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