Number of Russian troops near Ukraine may grow to 175,000 - Reznikov

He said this on Estonia's television channel ERR, Ukrinform reports.

"If this trend continues, there will soon be 175,000 of them. Today we estimate the number of these forces on our border at 94,000. The probability of such a build-up really exists, but we are prepared and there are no surprises for us," Reznikov said.

The Washington Post reported earlier that it had an unclassified U.S. intelligence document with satellite photos, which shows Russian troops amassing in three locations near Ukraine's border, as well as in Russia-occupied Crimea. Currently, 50 battlefield tactical groups are deployed, along with "newly arrived" tanks and artillery.

U.S. President Joe Biden said last Friday that his administration was preparing a set of initiatives to make it more difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine.

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