Defense

Military buildup in Eastern Ukraine continues

The Pentagon sharply criticized Russia's latest announcement on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. DoD is concerned that Russia is, "starting military dril...

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April 25, 2014 8:52 am

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The Pentagon sharply criticized Russia’s latest announcement on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. DoD is concerned that Russia is starting military drills near the border with Ukraine and called on Moscow to take steps to lower, not escalate, tensions. Moscow has said the drills were a response to Ukrainian operations against pro-Russian separatists and NATO exercises in eastern Europe.