Russian troops on Ukraine's border

Published: Dec. 7, 2021, 9:36 p.m.

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The limitations of American diplomacy \\u2014 at the border between Russia and Ukraine, and at the Olympics in Beijing.


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According to U.S. intelligence and The Post\\u2019s reporting, Russia is planning to move up to 175,000 troops to its border with Ukraine \\u2014 plans that have the international community concerned. On a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, President Biden threatened economic sanctions and other measures if the Kremlin were to escalate the situation and invade Ukraine. Shane Harris reports on Putin\\u2019s plans, and on how difficult it is to deter a country like Russia.


Plus, the United States\\u2019 diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. Rick Maese reports on the pointed snub in protest of China\\u2019s human rights abuses.

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