This is the second time this year that Russia has deployed thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

"I can't speculate on Russia's intentions. But we've seen Russia use force against its neighbors before, so it's not just a bluff," he said.

I call on Russia to reduce tensions. At the same time, as in the past, we are open to dialogue with Russia. "Dialogue becomes even more important when tensions are high," Stoltenberg said.