Moscow boosts troop numbers, citing Ukraine war, NATO expansion
Increase in troops "is an adequate response to the aggressive activities of the NATO bloc," Russian defense ministry says.
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Increase in troops "is an adequate response to the aggressive activities of the NATO bloc," Russian defense ministry says.