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May 05, 2016

Russia says bolstering forces to counter NATO
Moscow (AFP) May 4, 2016
Russia's defence minister said Wednesday that Moscow will set up three new divisions in the west and south of the country by the end of the year to counter NATO forces close to its border. "The defence ministry is taking a range of measures with the aim of countering the build-up of NATO forces in close proximity to Russia's borders," Sergei Shoigu was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies. "By the end of the year two new divisions will be established in the western military district and ... read more

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