Kyiv.Ukraine.Ukraine Gate – October 31,2021- Russia is once again withdrawing troops and equipment to the border with Ukraine, and officials in the United States and Europe have worried.
The officials, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said they were talking about troop movements, as happened in April 2021, and then Russia’s actions provoked a sharp international reaction.
The Kremlin has taken a tougher stance on Ukraine
The resumption of Russian troop movements near the Ukrainian border took place against the backdrop of the Kremlin’s tougher stance towards Ukraine.
It is alleged that Russian officials, including them, have intensified their rhetoric in recent months, “attacking” Kiev’s relations with the West. In addition, the media drew attention to the fact that the war in the Donbass is “entering a new stage.” After all, on October 26, the Ukrainian army used a Turkish Bayraktar UAV. This technology was used by the Ukrainian armed forces for the first time in combat, much to the chagrin of Moscow.
Ukraine also decided to use a drone in response to the deadly bombing of armed forces positions by the occupiers. The relevant order was received only when diplomacy did not help.
At the same time, the American media noted that relations between Moscow and NATO are especially tense now. After all, Russia suspended its mission in Brussels in early October, which came after the coalition expelled eight members of the Russian mission on charges of espionage.
It is still unclear what the Russian troops gathering near the border with Ukraine are doing. However, videos are being spread on social media showing military trains and convoys moving a large amount of military equipment in southern and western Russia, including tanks and missiles.
In addition, Coffman said that Russia’s first Guards tank army (an elite unit based near Moscow) is also transferring personnel and equipment to Ukraine
The thing is it’s not training. It’s not like a workout. Something is happening
– said Micha
