Russia poised to launch Ukraine attack in 'coming days': U.S.

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Ukrainian service members conduct artillery and anti-aircraft drills near the border with Russian-annexed Crimea on Jan. 28. (Press Service of the Joint Forces Operation/Handout via Reuters)

Nikkei staff writers

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON -- Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine and could launch an offensive in the "coming days," possibly under false pretenses, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.

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