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Russia warns NATO to BACK DOWN after Putin masses 4,000 troops on Ukraine border sparking war fears

RUSSIA has today warned it will ”take extra measures” if NATO sends forces to help Ukraine, amid renewed fears over the region’s long-simmering conflict.


It comes after Vladimir Putin deployed up to 4,000 soldiers along with tanks and other armoured vehicles to the disputed border with its neighbour.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov today said Russia would take the additional measures, after claims such a move by NATO would escalate tensions near its borders.

Peskov told reporters: “No doubt such a scenario would lead to a further increase in tensions close to Russia's borders.”

“Of course, this would call for additional measures from the Russian side to ensure its security.”

He insisted, however, that Russia was “not threatening” Ukraine, despite an earlier statement which warned a war in Donbass would “destroy” its neighbour.

A NATO official told Reuters that Russia was undermining efforts to reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine, and NATO ambassadors had met on Thursday to discuss the situation.

The official said: “Allies share their concerns about Russia's recent large-scale military activities in and around Ukraine.”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the criticism, saying "military exercises and possible provocations along the border are traditional Russian games".

Meanwhile, Mr Peskov accused Ukrainian forces of staging "provocations" on the frontline in eastern Ukraine, where a fragile ceasefire is violated daily.

The U.S. pledged its "unwavering" support to Ukraine on Thursday, with defense officials acknowledging the thousands of troops newly-deployed to the separatist Donbass territory, which is controlled by pro-Moscow factions.

US military officials have held phonecalls with both sides as they attempt to de-escalate the knifedge situation.

The Pentagon reportedly elevated the alert level of US troops in Europe to its highest status, saying "we're watching the situation very carefully".

Kiev's intelligence services have warned Russia may attempt an armed incursion into Ukraine, reports news agency UNIAN.

Tanks, military trucks and howitzers can all be seen allegedly being shipped to the border in unverified videos on social media.

Open war between Russia and the Ukraine would force the West into an impossible situation.

Britain, the US and other nations may either have to go up against Putin -with his massive military and nuclear arsenal - or abandon their allies in Kiev.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian for "muscle-flexing" and said they were ready for any confrontation.

"Our army is not just strength and power; it is also wisdom and balance. Our state is unity. We are always ready for any provocations," he said.

Viko60:
Putin should rest small,this provocations are uncalled for.
What is he doing with 4000 troops on Ukraine border.

Righteousness2:
Very Interesting times to be alive..

The World's Super power has a weak Leader so everyone is taking advantage of it.
What is Most Important is that All things are Falling in place as the Endtimes Prophecies says.

We are almost there Folks!
JESUS is Coming..

Righteousness2:
Very Interesting times to be alive..

The World's Super power has a weak Leader so everyone is taking advantage of it.
What is Most Important is that All things are Falling in place as the Endtimes Prophecies says.

We are almost there Folks!
JESUS is Coming..

Righteousness2:
Very Interesting times to be alive..

The World's Super power has a weak Leader so everyone is taking advantage of it.
What is Most Important is that All things are Falling in place as the Endtimes Prophecies says.

We are almost there Folks!
JESUS is Coming..

Viko60:
Putin should rest small,this provocations are uncalled for.
What is he doing with 4000 troops on Ukraine border.

rottennaija:
A superpower that cannot eve control covid19, is that one super power?

michresakidjo:
What is wrong with you??

You can't be best at everything, even when you trying to, your Flaws lay bare.

heendrix:
This is the time for Buhari to send every craft we have in our disposal to go repatriate any Nigerian student studying in Ukraine now or prepare to send 221 special task force brigade with fighter jets to protect our student's interest by any means possible

If Russia do anyhow they see anyhow, no time to be chicken hearted

networkgenuis:
What many of you folks misconstrue as weakness isn’t weakness at all. The world has gone pass the display of unnecessary braggadocio and warmongering! America doesn’t need another Donald Trump that prefers confrontation to dialogue.

Ovie56:
I'm my opinion, all negotiations must be from a position of strength. The conquered don't negotiate, they get told what they must do, Trump was largely successful on his foreign polices of non intervention, no new war broke out.