The number of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine has increased – the Pentagon warned of the danger

The US Department of Defense held a meeting dedicated to the situation around Ukraine

US Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby. Photo: collage “Today”

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, during a meeting with the heads of the US defense department, discussed the situation with Russia’s increase in the number of troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border.

The press secretary of the American defense department, John Kirby, spoke about this at a briefing that was broadcast on Facebook.

He noted that he would not go into details of intelligence assessments of the situation. At the same time, he stressed that the US Secretary of Defense, together with the military and political leadership of the country, are thoroughly informed about what is happening around Ukraine.

“We continue to see additional capabilities that President Putin continues to increase – additional military capabilities – in the western part of his country and around Ukraine.”Kirby pointed out.

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Source From: Segodnya

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