World As Russian Troops Mass in Belarus, a Ukraine Border Is Largely Undefended January 29, 2022January 29, 2022MICHAEL SCHWIRTZComments Off on As Russian Troops Mass in Belarus, a Ukraine Border Is Largely Undefended From the border, it’s a fast 140 miles down a newly paved highway to Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, but only a few troops stand guard.