As the muddy ground freezes, the prospect of a Russian invasion may rise.

 BORDER ALERT: Tensions are high on the Ukrainian border as Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains an elevated troop presence and demands that NATO reduce its footprint in the region. As the muddy ground freezes, the prospect of a Russian invasion may rise. Three separate sets of talks start from Sunday to try and de-escalate the situation.

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