Russian forces around Ukraine and the Caucasus have been called to a snap drill on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told state news agency Itar-Tass on Feb. 8.
Newsweek: Putin calls for snap military drill on east Ukraine borders
Russian President Vladimir Putin reacts during a meeting with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa (not pictured) at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, on Feb. 8.
