12,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine’s east

BERLIN – The U.S. military estimates some 12,000 Russian soldiers are supporting pro-Moscow separatists in eastern Ukraine. U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges said the Russian forces are made up of military advisers, weapons operators and combat troops. He also said some 29,000 Russian troops are in Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine last year. … Continue reading 12,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine’s east