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Russia warned that there was "not much cause for optimism" that the U.S. would meet its demands surrounding Ukraine.

Thursday, January 27, 2022 5:38 AM EST

The comments from President Vladimir Putin's spokesman came against the backdrop of Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine, and hours after a shooting at a Ukrainian missile factory overnight that served as a reminder of the fragile military situation on the ground. There was no immediate evidence the shooting was related to the building military tensions in the region.

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