Russia Reportedly Begins New War Games, 280 Miles from Ukraine Border

By: American Decency Staff

Two days after President Vladimir Putin ordered an end to large-scale military exercises in Russian regions near Ukraine – a step welcomed by the West as a positive sign – new war games were reported Thursday to have begun in the area.

As was the case last time, Russian officials denied the drills were connected to the tensions in Ukraine, but even Russian media outlets are linking the two.

The RIA Novosti state news service said some 3,500 troops and more than 1,000 units of military hardware will be involved in month-long air-defense exercises, about 280 miles from the Ukraine border.

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