Satellite pictures show Russian helicopters still parked in Crimea

Amid reports of Russian troops pulling back, a&nbsp;White House official said today that Russia had added "as many as 7,000 troops" along Ukraine's border.

The White House official said Russia could begin an attack under a "false" pretext at "any moment". Ukraine President Zelensky echoed similar thoughts declaring: "We are seeing small rotations. I would not call these rotations the withdrawal of forces by Russia."

Zelensky inspected drills by Ukrainian forces as tension continues at the border.

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Russia had announced on Wednesday that its forces which had taken part in the Crimea drills were returning to their barracks. Earlier, Putin's regime had announced some troops were pulling back after drills in Belarus.

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Britain's defence intelligence chief said more armoured vehicles and helicopters were spotted along Ukraine's border.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken while speaking to a US television channel said there was no pullback from Russian troops. "We continue to see critical units moving toward the border, not away from the border," Blinken added.

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Estonian foreign intelligence service director Mikk Marran said at least ten Russian battle groups troops were moving towards the Ukrainian border.&nbsp;

The Biden administration has warned for months that Russia is intent on invading Ukraine. The White House had said last month that Russia may launch an attack between mid-January to mid-February.&nbsp;

Marran warned that Russia could target "key terrain" and could start with missile bombardment. The Estonian intelligence chief said that "if Russia is successful in Ukraine" then "it would encourage it to increase pressure on the Baltics".

President Biden had said on Wednesday that war with Ukraine was still a possibility just hours after Russian announced it was pulling back some troops. The US president demanded proof of Russian pullback even as over 100,000 troops are still stationed at the border with Ukraine.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid reports of Russian troops pulling back, a White House official said today that Russia had added "as many as 7,000 troops" along Ukraine's border. The White House official said Russia could begin an attack under a "false" pretext at "any moment".

Amid reports of Russian troops pulling back, a White House official said today that Russia had added "as many as 7,000 troops" along Ukraine's border. The White House official said Russia could begin an attack under a "false" pretext at "any moment". Ukraine President Zelensky echoed similar thoughts declaring: "We are seeing small rotations. I would not call these rotations the withdrawal of forces by Russia." Zelensky inspected drills by Ukrainian forces as tension continues at the border. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine's US-made Javelin anti-tank missile vs Russian T-72 beasts Russia had announced on Wednesday that its forces which had taken part in the Crimea drills were returning to their barracks. Earlier, Putin's regime had announced some troops were pulling back after drills in Belarus. Watch: US intel fails, Russia says troops returning Britain's defence intelligence chief said more armoured vehicles and helicopters were spotted along Ukraine's border. US secretary of state Antony Blinken while speaking to a US television channel said there was no pullback from Russian troops. "We continue to see critical units moving toward the border, not away from the border," Blinken added. Also Read in Pics: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system Estonian foreign intelligence service director Mikk Marran said at least ten Russian battle groups troops were moving towards the Ukrainian border. The Biden administration has warned for months that Russia is intent on invading Ukraine. The White House had said last month that Russia may launch an attack between mid-January to mid-February. Marran warned that Russia could target "key terrain" and could start with missile bombardment. The Estonian intelligence chief said that "if Russia is successful in Ukraine" then "it would encourage it to increase pressure on the Baltics". President Biden had said on Wednesday that war with Ukraine was still a possibility just hours after Russian announced it was pulling back some troops. The US president demanded proof of Russian pullback even as over 100,000 troops are still stationed at the border with Ukraine. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Seeing small rotations': Russia has added more troops along Ukraine's border, says US

Britain's Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, of the United Kingdom, has advised Western countries not to be deceived by Russia's assertions that it is withdrawing its military from Ukraine.

He said that "the West should not be fooled by Russia's claims that it is pulling forces away from Ukraine."

The West, Ukraine, and Britain's European allies have all raised the alarm over Russia's "imminent" invasion danger.

According to Truss' office, the Russian Army is "growing more dangerous rather than less dangerous."

Truss is set to warn Putin, Russia's authoritarian leader, that his country must "respect the sovereignty of others and honour their promises."&nbsp; 
 
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James Heappey, the UK's armed forces minister, has expressed concern that Russian footage purporting to show troops retreating is false.

On the other hand, Moscow rejects preparations to invade Ukraine, claiming that some of the 100,000 troops stationed along the border are departing following military drills.

This report has been termed "false" by a senior US official, who claims that 7,000 additional Russian troops have arrived on Ukraine's borders in recent days.

The insider further stated that Russia may invade Ukraine "at any time" under a "false" pretext.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated that he had yet to see any Russian forces leave the country.

According to Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, there is no evidence that Russian forces are de-escalating.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia-backed rebels have accused one another of violating a cease-fire deal in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region by starting fire.

According to the rebels, the Ukrainian military shelled multiple places under their control in the last 24 hours in an attempt by Kyiv to "intensify the situation."

(With inputs from agencies)

Britain's Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, of the United Kingdom, has advised Western countries not to be deceived by Russia's assertions that it is withdrawing its military from Ukraine.

Britain's Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, of the United Kingdom, has advised Western countries not to be deceived by Russia's assertions that it is withdrawing its military from Ukraine. He said that "the West should not be fooled by Russia's claims that it is pulling forces away from Ukraine." The West, Ukraine, and Britain's European allies have all raised the alarm over Russia's "imminent" invasion danger. According to Truss' office, the Russian Army is "growing more dangerous rather than less dangerous." Truss is set to warn Putin, Russia's authoritarian leader, that his country must "respect the sovereignty of others and honour their promises." Also read | 'Seeing small rotations': Russia has added more troops along Ukraine's border, says US James Heappey, the UK's armed forces minister, has expressed concern that Russian footage purporting to show troops retreating is false. On the other hand, Moscow rejects preparations to invade Ukraine, claiming that some of the 100,000 troops stationed along the border are departing following military drills. This report has been termed "false" by a senior US official, who claims that 7,000 additional Russian troops have arrived on Ukraine's borders in recent days. The insider further stated that Russia may invade Ukraine "at any time" under a "false" pretext. Watch: US intel fails, Russia says troops returning President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated that he had yet to see any Russian forces leave the country. According to Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, there is no evidence that Russian forces are de-escalating. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia-backed rebels have accused one another of violating a cease-fire deal in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region by starting fire. According to the rebels, the Ukrainian military shelled multiple places under their control in the last 24 hours in an attempt by Kyiv to "intensify the situation." (With inputs from agencies)

The West must not be fooled by Russia's claims: UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated today that his country has not seen proof that Russia is withdrawing more troops.

"We don't see any retreat of Russian forces from Ukraine's borders yet," President Voldymyr Zelensky told reporters.

It comes after Russia stated it was drawing out additional troops—this time from the Crimean peninsula.

Earlier today, after declaring that some troops had pulled back, Russia said&nbsp;that military drills in Crimea had ended and troops were returning to their barracks. 
 
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Moscow's defence ministry said: "Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points." 
 
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According to Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, there has been no de-escalation on the ground, and Russia "continues the military build-up."

Later today, NATO defence ministers will gather in Brussels to examine the prospect of a Russian invasion.

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The websites of Ukraine's defence ministry and two banks were taken down by a series of cyber strikes on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is commemorating a day of unity after reports from the United States hinted that Russia might attack today.&nbsp; 
 
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(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated today that his country has not seen proof that Russia is withdrawing more troops. "We don't see any retreat of Russian forces from Ukraine's borders yet," President Voldymyr Zelensky told reporters.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated today that his country has not seen proof that Russia is withdrawing more troops. "We don't see any retreat of Russian forces from Ukraine's borders yet," President Voldymyr Zelensky told reporters. It comes after Russia stated it was drawing out additional troops—this time from the Crimean peninsula. Earlier today, after declaring that some troops had pulled back, Russia said that military drills in Crimea had ended and troops were returning to their barracks. Also read | Troops returning to permanent base after Crimea drills: Russia Moscow's defence ministry said: "Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points." Also Read in Pics | Target Ukraine: US F-35 vs Russian Air Force SU-57 jets, who wins? According to Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, there has been no de-escalation on the ground, and Russia "continues the military build-up." Later today, NATO defence ministers will gather in Brussels to examine the prospect of a Russian invasion. Watch: Donbass is committing genocide, says Putin The websites of Ukraine's defence ministry and two banks were taken down by a series of cyber strikes on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ukraine is commemorating a day of unity after reports from the United States hinted that Russia might attack today. Also Read in Pics | Tsirkon 'serial production': Russia's race for hypersonic missiles revealed (With inputs from agencies)

'No sign of Russian troops' withdrawal yet': Ukraine President Voldymyr Zelensky

After declaring that some troops had pulled back, Russia said today that military drills in&nbsp;Crimea had ended and troops were returning to their barracks.

"Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points," Moscow's defence ministry said.

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Russia had announced on Tuesday that some troops had pulled back from Ukraine's border even as President Biden warned that the possibility of a Russian attack on Ukraine remained. The US president had said over 150,000 troops were still deployed along&nbsp;Russia's border.

The Russian defence ministry said tanks and military vehicles were leaving Crimea. Meanwhile, reports said Russia has sent fighter jets with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and Tupolev strategic bombers for naval drills in Syria.

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The Russian exercises will take place in the eastern Mediterranean. Last month Russia had announced large scale military drills involving thousands of troops, warships and planes.

As Russian troops made moves to pull back, Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said the latest situation was not "anything unexpected" as its forces continued their military drills.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, as Russia had announced it was pulling out some troops, Ukraine reported a cyberattack on its banks and military website adding that the "aggressor used tactics of dirty little tricks" pointing at Russia.

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US President Biden while siding with Ukraine said the US was ready to respond if Russia attacked "through asymmetric means like disruptive cyberattack".

Tensions between Russia and the West has escalated&nbsp;for the past month as the US has repeatedly warned that Putin's regime is ready to launch an invasion against Ukraine.

President Putin has however dismissed reports although he has said Russian troops have the right to move around anywhere inside their territory.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After declaring that some troops had pulled back, Russia said today that military drills in Crimea had ended and troops were returning to their barracks. "Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points," Moscow's defence ministry said.

After declaring that some troops had pulled back, Russia said today that military drills in Crimea had ended and troops were returning to their barracks. "Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points," Moscow's defence ministry said. Also Read in Pics | Target Ukraine: US F-35 vs Russian Air Force SU-57 jets, who wins? Russia had announced on Tuesday that some troops had pulled back from Ukraine's border even as President Biden warned that the possibility of a Russian attack on Ukraine remained. The US president had said over 150,000 troops were still deployed along Russia's border. The Russian defence ministry said tanks and military vehicles were leaving Crimea. Meanwhile, reports said Russia has sent fighter jets with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and Tupolev strategic bombers for naval drills in Syria. Watch: Donbass is committing genocide, says Putin The Russian exercises will take place in the eastern Mediterranean. Last month Russia had announced large scale military drills involving thousands of troops, warships and planes. As Russian troops made moves to pull back, Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said the latest situation was not "anything unexpected" as its forces continued their military drills. On Tuesday, as Russia had announced it was pulling out some troops, Ukraine reported a cyberattack on its banks and military website adding that the "aggressor used tactics of dirty little tricks" pointing at Russia. Also Read in Pics | Tsirkon 'serial production': Russia's race for hypersonic missiles revealed US President Biden while siding with Ukraine said the US was ready to respond if Russia attacked "through asymmetric means like disruptive cyberattack". Tensions between Russia and the West has escalated for the past month as the US has repeatedly warned that Putin's regime is ready to launch an invasion against Ukraine. President Putin has however dismissed reports although he has said Russian troops have the right to move around anywhere inside their territory. (With inputs from Agencies)

Troops returning to permanent base after Crimea drills: Russia

Satellite images show Russian troop deployment around Ukraine, Crimea