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U.S. says Russia's claim of withdrawing troops is "absolutely false"

Russia claimed that it is withdrawing troops from its border with Ukraine. But according to the White House, “that is absolutely false.” Principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops, and evidence shows Russia moving “toward an imminent invasion.”
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