Published on Friday, August 12, 2016 | Updated on Sunday, May 13, 2018
Ukraine: new Russian military escalation in Crimea
Tensions heightened in Crimea between Russia and Ukraine to their most serious level since Russia annexed it from Ukraine in 2014 after an alleged attempt of Ukrainian security forces to enter Crimea took place last 7th August. In response, Russia rapidly escalated its military buildup on Ukraine's borders. The likelihood of a renewed open conflict is increasing rapidly.
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