Reuters: Exclusive-Russia moves blood supplies near Ukraine, adding to U.S. concern, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia's military buildup near Ukraine has expanded to include supplies of blood along with other medical materials that would allow it to treat casualties, in yet another key indicator of Moscow's military readiness, three U.S. officials tell Reuters.
Current and former U.S. officials say concrete indicators -- like blood supplies -- are critical in determining whether Moscow would be prepared to carry out an invasion, if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to do so.
The disclosure of the blood supplies by U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, adds another piece of context to growing U.S. warnings that Russia could be preparing for a new invasion of Ukraine as it masses more than 100,000 troops near its borders.
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WNU Editor: Russian media is skeptical .... US officials make Russian blood claim – Reuters (RT).
I am also skeptical. Blood cannot be stored for long periods of time. It loses its viability after two weeks .... The Shelf Life of Donor Blood (New York Times).
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