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Russian troop expansion escalates the tension amongst the nations.

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The United States amassed the European Allies on Friday,18th February to square up to Mosco, even when the Russian President, Vladimir Putin  headed out to attend the war games in Belarus on Saturday, 19th February. During the drills, the Russians are estimated to expand their troops from 169,000 to 190,000 according to the US President, Joe Biden.

According to the Russian President the changes are just a military drill including exercising of the Nuclear- capable missiles. The drills were formally scheduled but it amid heightened tensions and heated accusations by the United States on the intent of Mosco on invading Ukraine.

During the drills there seemed to be sparks in the sky during the day, while at the same time exercising fighting and evacuation in border towns in eastern Ukraine, bordering Russia where there are Russian speaking majorities who lean toward Russia.

The repetitive allegations from both the sides- Russia and its supporters and the US- NATO and its surrogates in Ukraine is sparking up the fire between the nations. The inflating tension between the countries may result in a hectic diplomatic reaction that may cause perpetual circumstances on the peace of the world.

US President, Joe Biden has scheduled a conference call on Friday with the European principals of NATO, including Germany, France and Britain. The Vice- President of US, Kamala Harris will also be laying down the position of the matter in the security conference in Munich.
The delegates representing the US, demand that Russia should legitimately withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s border to maintain peace.

Although the Russian President stated that troop movements is a routine drill which plays an integral role and is important to be followed . They also stated that they are very peculiar about drills and so they follow them very seriously even if it may give rise to suspicions among the nations. These blazing arguments and allegations are increasing the tension amongst the nations. The arguments proves that the United States is willing to risk its credibility to prevent a war but the following circumstances points toward a peace hampering situations

Pranchal Srivastava