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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

DARK SECRETS: Ukraine russia crisis what to know as tension grinds on | Rare Historical Photos

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Amid its tensest standoff with the West since the Cold War, Russia plans to give its nuclear weapons apparatus a practice run this weekend.

The multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles set for Saturday follow a warning from U.S. President Joe Biden that Russia could invade Ukraine within days.

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