Russian Military Buildup Raises Tensions, Increases Risk Of Broader Conflict Over Ukraine – Analysis

By Vladimir Mikhailov, Mark Krutov and Michael Scollon*

(RFE/RL) -- The pieces for a major surge of fighting in the Donbas continue to fall into place, highlighting an escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine that could potentially play out on the battlefield.

Analysts are loath to predict what will happen as...