Pentagon says Russia inching troops closer to Ukraine, stocking up on blood supplies

The United States has seen Russia stocking up on blood supplies, inching troops closer to Ukraine's borders and flying in more combat aircraft, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, dismissing Moscow claims of withdrawal, Report informs, citing Reuters.

At the same time, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia was looking for an excuse to attack by aggravating the situation in Ukraine.