U.S. says Russia’s claim of a troop withdrawal is fake

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4 years ago

February 17, 2022

The United States has weighed in on Russia’s claim that Moscow is moving troops away from the border with Ukraine

According to a senior US official, the claims by the Kremlin that some troops had begun being “pulled back” from the border, is fake.

The official added that 7,000 extra troops have arrived in recent days.

The United States has intelligence that suggests that Russia could launch a “false” pretext to invade Ukraine “at any moment”.

Moscow says it is moving troops away from the Ukrainian border after the completion of military exercises.

But Western officials say they have seen no evidence to support the claim.

“Russia must take real steps toward de-escalation,”
US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed in a phone call on Wednesday, according to the German chancellery.

Russian President Putin has repeatedly denied planning to invade Ukraine, despite having amassed well over 100,000 troops near the border.

Russia has called Western concern over an invasion “hysteria”.

Its defence ministry has published images purportedly showing troops and equipment returning to their permanent bases after military exercises.

But according to a senior White House official, thousands more troops have arrived in the area in recent days – including some on Wednesday itself.

Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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10 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.

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Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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17 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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17 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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