We may include ads from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Russia is believed to have sent as many as 104,000 soldiers to the border with Ukraine over the past few months, sparking fears of an attempt to annex the rest of the Eastern European nation. Vladimir Putin issued a warning last week to NATO, saying Moscow was ready to retaliate should the organisation try to welcome Kiev in its files. The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage over the weekend that caused fears of an invasion after troops were seen carrying out a series of drills near the Ukrainian border and the Republic of Buryatia.
Russian troops can practice taking out enemy targets with the help of self-propelled howitzers Msta-S and anti-tank guided missiles, according to the video. Soldiers could be seen testing their tank capabilities with target practice. Military drills have been held in Buryatia after more footage was released showing troops conducting war games near the border with Ukraine. Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic and close ally to Vladimir Putin, said regional forces are ready to intervene in Ukraine if Moscow is to give an order soon. Just IN: New EU laws are putting lives at risk - Bloc attacked over 'unrealistic' plans.
With Kiev's existence, there is always a place for the West to deploy its military bases there and dictate their demands in regard to our country, according to Mr Kadyrov. We Chechnya are ready to act as an infantry force to deploy anywhere and accomplish orders without any problems. Nearly 1,200 soldiers were involved in the Ukrainian side of military drills, as well as over 250 pieces of military equipment. READ MORE: Somalia's President suspends power of the Prime Minister amid allegations of corruption.