US concerned: CBS reported tonight (Sunday) that US intelligence has indications that Russian military commanders on the ground have ordered to advance the invasion of Ukraine.
In addition, according to the latest estimates from the American intelligence, Russia has placed about 75% of its forces near the border with Ukraine, a senior intelligence source told CNN tonight. The senior official claimed that due to the unusual way in which the Russian forces were stationed within range of an attack from Ukraine – this is an indication of this That Russia is ready to attack.
The fear of Russia invading Ukraine at its peak; US warns: “Russia is preparing for an attack on Ukraine in the coming days” (Photo: Reuters)
According to the senior official, the forces include about 120 of Russia’s 160 tactical battalions, which are now located about 60 kilometers from the territory of Ukraine. It is estimated that these are about 75% of Russia’s main combat units, which make up less than half of all Russian troops.
It was also reported that Russian forces, combined with separatist forces from eastern Ukraine, could reach about 190,000 troops deployed at the border. About 35 of the 50 air defense battalions have already been deployed, and it is estimated that there are about 500 fighter jets and bombers located near the border as well.
The RIA news agency also reported that the U.S. embassy in Russia had issued a warning to Americans, urging them to consider plans on how to leave Russia. According to the embassy, American citizens were advised to monitor the events in the media and avoid gatherings.
Moreover, the President of France Emanuel MacronSpoke with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Macron’s spokesman said Putin had agreed to hold talks with Ukraine in the coming hours, with the aim of “talking about the two countries’ commitment to a ceasefire.” According to the report, the two leaders agreed on the need to bring a diplomatic solution to the current crisis, and even “do everything possible to achieve it”.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson Talked to Macron, after the latter’s conversation with Putin. Johnson said that “President Putin’s commitments to President Macron were a welcome sign that he might still be willing to engage in finding a diplomatic solution.” Downing 10 added: “The Prime Minister stressed that the voice of Ukraine must be central to any debate.”
This morning, Ukraine closed one of the checkpoints at the entrance to Donbas district – the district where the country’s pro-Russian separatists are located. Last week there were several violent incidents at the place between the separatists and the Ukrainian army forces, and in Ukraine there are fears that such an event would be a reason for the Russians to invade. In light of the events, US Vice President Kamla Harris said that “we believe Putin has already made the decision to attack Ukraine.”
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