Russia’s military buildup at Ukraine’s border is the biggest in Europe since World War II

On this photograph taken from video supplied by the Russian Protection Ministry Press Service on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, Russian military tanks are loaded onto railway platforms to maneuver again to their everlasting base after drills in Russia.

Russian Protection Ministry Press Service through AP

Russia’s deployment of navy troops near Ukraine’s borders is the greatest navy buildup in Europe since World Warfare II, officers stated.

What’s taking place: Russia continues to construct up troops and tools on the border of Ukraine as fears rise within the West of Russia invading Ukraine.

• The quantity of troops has ballooned to between 169,000 and 190,000 personnel, based on CBS Information.
• The buildup comes after days the place Russia steered it will withdraw troops from Ukraine’s border. Nevertheless, the U.S., Ukraine and NATO didn't see indicators of Russia shifting troops away, as I wrote for the Deseret Information.

What’s subsequent:U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield stated Thursday that the U.S. has seen sufficient indicators that Russia is shifting towards an “imminent invasion” of Ukraine within the subsequent few days, as I wrote for the Deseret Information.

“If Russia decides to invade, that might even have penalties right here at residence. However the American individuals perceive that defending democracy and liberty isn't with out price,” President Joe Biden stated in a speech Tuesday, based on NPR. “I cannot faux this will likely be painless.”