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Russia, which has massed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders says it is concerned about the increase in hostilities.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2022

Russia has massed more than 130,000 troops near Ukraine.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Two decades later, it is a far different fighting force that has massed near the border with Ukraine.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2022

In all, Russia has massed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2022

The Kaiser has massed in France all the troops that he had in Russia.

From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente