Coverage dated January 25, 2022 to January 28, 2022

Russia's Risky Options Beyond Full Ukraine Attack

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All of Russia's options carry varying degrees of risk, to Russia and the world.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jan 26, 2022
‘There is no contradiction’: Ukraine envoy says Kyiv and Washington agree on Russian invasion threat
Headline from Politico ·
Jan 28, 2022
Pentagon Leaders Warn of a Horrific Aftermath If Russia Invades Ukraine
Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·
Jan 29, 2022Newest
Russia's Risky Options Beyond Full Ukraine Attack
Headline from Military.com ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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61 articles, oldest first.

Politico
‘There is no contradiction’: Ukraine envoy says Kyiv and Washington agree on Russian invasion threat (opens Politico)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Politico's feed description
U.S. officials have recently escalated their warnings about further aggression, while Ukrainian officials have urged calm.
NPR
Ex-Ukrainian defense official doesn't expect Russia to fully invade Ukraine (opens NPR)
Published Jan 25, 2022
NPR's feed description
The former defense minister predicts Russia will wage hybrid warfare, block Ukrainian naval movements in the Black and Azov seas and establish a permanent military presence in Belarus.
Al Jazeera
Ukraine faces enormous military odds against Russia (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 26, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
But Russia – and many experts – insist an armed invasion is not the intention.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Top US general warns of 'horrific' outcome if Russian forces 'unleashed' on Ukraine | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jan 27, 2022
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Jeremy Herb, Jennifer Hansler and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley warned a Russian invasion of Ukraine would
CNN
Top US general warns of 'horrific' outcome if Russian forces 'unleashed' on Ukraine (opens CNN)
Published Jan 27, 2022
CNN's feed description
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley warned a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be "horrific" for the country and would result in "significant" casualties as he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose a diplomatic path instead.
Washington Times
Russian attack on Ukraine would be ‘horrific,’ Gen. Milley says (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 27, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
A full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine would be “horrific,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday, adding that the massive buildup of Russian military along the border is reminiscent of the Cold War.
Los Angeles Times
Top U.S. defense officials warn against 'horrific' Russian invasion of Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 27, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Russia has enough troops in position to invade deep into Ukraine, U.S. officials say, but they say Vladimir Putin could still choose diplomacy.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Pentagon Leaders Warn of a Horrific Aftermath If Russia Invades Ukraine (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Jan 27, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The Pentagon’s top officials warned Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in a “horrific” aftermath.
Insider
Top US general says Russia has enough troops and weapons in place to invade Ukraine with 'very little warning' (opens Insider)
Published Jan 27, 2022
Insider's feed description
Gen. Mark Milley said the Russian force posture near Ukraine "feels different" and "larger in scale and scope" than anything seen in recent memory.
NBC 6 South Florida
EXPLAINER: Russia's Risky Options Beyond Full Ukraine Attack (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jan 28, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
With more than 100,000 Russian troops positioned around Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be preparing to launch an invasion.
The Guardian
US warns Russia conflict with Ukraine would be ‘horrific’ as tensions simmer (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 28, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Top US officials call for diplomacy to address Russian military buildup on the Ukraine border, saying conflict is ‘not inevitable’
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine cautions US against war warnings | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 28, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Senior US defense officials have warned that Russia has deployed enough forces to invade all of Ukraine, calling Moscow's troop buildup something not seen since the Cold War. But Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says war is not necessarily imminent.
Breaking Defense
Russia has what it needs for 'horrific' invasion of Ukraine, DoD leaders say (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Jan 28, 2022
Breaking Defense's feed description
“While we don't believe that President Putin has made a final decision to use these forces against Ukraine, he clearly now has that capability," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Military.com
Russia's Risky Options Beyond Full Ukraine Attack (opens Military.com)
Published Jan 28, 2022
Military.com's feed description
All of Russia's options carry varying degrees of risk, to Russia and the world.

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