Russia has announced that some of its troops deployed near the Ukrainian border will begin withdrawals after the exercises, a senior U.S. Biden administration official said, "In the last few days, Russia has 7,000 people. We are increasing our troops, "he said, denying the Russian announcement.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 15th that some of the troops deployed near the border with Ukraine will complete the exercises and begin withdrawal.
A senior U.S. Biden administration told reporters on the 16th, "We know that is not the case. In the last few days, Russia has increased its 7,000 troops near the Ukrainian border. I confirmed that it was done, "he said, denying the Russian announcement.
A senior official said it was "extremely reliable information" without revealing the rationale.
"Russia may create false excuses to justify the invasion of Ukraine," he said.
▽ Russians were killed by Ukrainian troops.
▽ The United States and Ukraine used biological and chemical weapons. He said that fake information such as development is increasing, and showed a sense of caution.
"We shouldn't take this information at face value," said the official, emphasizing his readiness to respond to any situation, including diplomatic solutions.