US announced “significant” Russian military at the border of Ukraine – RBK
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Dec 18, 02:31
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The Pentagon said they do not see any changes on the Russian-Ukrainian border
According to a Pentagon spokesman, Washington is monitoring what is happening on the Russian-Ukrainian border and so far does not see significant changes. The White House believes that Russia has not yet made a decision on the “invasion” of Ukraine
John Kirby
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Control over the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian border reported at the briefing, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby. According to him, a large number of Russian military personnel are concentrated there.
“We do not see any damage in the deployment of troops near the border of Ukraine. There are still large forces there, ”he said.
In response to a journalist’s question about whether it is possible to expand the US military presence in the eastern flank of NATO, Kirby announced: “I have nothing to report on the new rotation of forces, the imposition of our NATO allies. We have significant funds in this region. “
The White House assessed Russia’s intentions to invade Ukraine
A Pentagon spokesman cited the words of US Assistant to the President for National Security Jake Sullivan that “if an invasion follows, some NATOs will request additional funds or deployment of forces on a rotational basis,” Washington will consider this request.