US intercession may help Russia-Ukraine de-escalation

The massing of Russian troops has raised fears of direct intervention, both in Kyiv and among its international friends

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  • Russian forces mass
  • Routine manoeuvres
  • Protection against Ukraine
  • Defence against NATO
  • Front line escalation
  • Threatening posture
  • Russian frustrations
  • Conflict reduction stalls
  • Moribund mediation

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