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26 Feb 2014
Russia orders military readiness tests following outbreak of protests in Ukraine's Crimea
FXStreet (Łódź) - Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered a drill of troops stationed in central and western Russia, after pro- and anti-Russian groups clashed in the Crimean capital of Simferopol.
According to Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu the tests are aimed at checking “ the troops' readiness for action in crisis situations that threaten the nation's military security."
Following the EUR/USD move towards the 1.3680/85 support Jamie Coleman commented on FXBeat: “The complacency which has enveloped markets in recent sessions appears to slipping away as headlines from Ukraine grab the market's attention.”
“Fears that Russia may launch a crackdown in its former Soviet republic are building while the EU says it is ready to step in, where needed.”
According to Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu the tests are aimed at checking “ the troops' readiness for action in crisis situations that threaten the nation's military security."
Following the EUR/USD move towards the 1.3680/85 support Jamie Coleman commented on FXBeat: “The complacency which has enveloped markets in recent sessions appears to slipping away as headlines from Ukraine grab the market's attention.”
“Fears that Russia may launch a crackdown in its former Soviet republic are building while the EU says it is ready to step in, where needed.”