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The large scale of the Russian military build-up is unusual for a normal exercise, but...
Conclusion
The large scale of the Russian military build-up is unusual for a normal exercise, but our evidence suggests that based on where troops are positioned in Crimea, it is unlikely to be a preparation for a full-scale Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 23 September 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
First Report - Russia and Ukraine border tensions
06 Jul 2021
HC 167
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.2 yrs
Report published
06 Jul 2021