Russia's Shadowy Military Presence Threatens East Ukraine

As the rhetorical shots between Moscow and the West continue, there are an estimated 40,000 Russian troops stationed just across the border from Ukraine poised to invade that country if Russian President Vladimir Putin gives the order. But there are indications that some Russian troops already are on the Ukrainian side of the border.   John Schindler, a specialist on intelligence at the U.S. Naval War College, said these troops are engaged in what he calls “a special...

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