Donetsk, Ukraine - A new buildup of Russian troops along the Ukraine border raised concerns on Aig. 5 that Moscow might be contemplating another intervention like the one that annexed Crimea earlier this year. According to a NATO official, Russia now has about 20,000 troops stationed "in an area along the entire border with eastern Ukraine." The buildup nearly doubled the troop deployment in the last week by adding 8,000 more forces to 12,000 already there, the official said.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
CNN: Russian troop increase at Ukraine border raises concerns
Russian soldiers ride atop their armoured personnel carrier at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2014, during a Victory Day parade.
