Why is Russia putting troops near Ukraine on alert?

Washington Post:

Russian troops near Ukraine put on high alert

As Ukraine disbands the security force that spearheaded most of the attacks on protesters in Kiev, neighboring Russia has launched surprise military exercises to test the readiness of its forces.
Ukraine is not a threat to invade Russia, but the reverse is a possibility, and this administration needs to make sure the Russians understand that such an invasion would not go unchallenged.

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