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Ukrainians prepare for an invasion even though they don’t think it's imminent

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Newest development Feb 17, 2022 · 3 reportsUS says evidence suggests 'Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion' of Ukraine

US officials believe Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine this week but are still holding out hope that diplomacy can prevail. Get the latest updates here.

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  1. Russia increasing troops at Ukraine border; invasion could happen at any time, White House says

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    Ukrainians prepare for an invasion even though they don’t think it's imminent

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    US says evidence suggests 'Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion' of Ukraine

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  1. Washington Times

    Russia increasing troops at Ukraine border; invasion could happen at any time, White House says (opens Washington Times)

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    New Russian forces are arriving at the Ukraine border and an invasion could happen at any time, White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan said Friday.

  2. Politico

    White House warns Russian invasion 'threat is immediate' (opens Politico)

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    National security adviser Jake Sullivan urged Americans still in Ukraine to depart the country within the next 24 to 48 hours.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Putin has not yet ordered Ukraine invasion but new indications suggest it is imminent (opens Washington Examiner)

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    There are new and significant indications that a Russian military invasion of Ukraine is imminent.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could come at any time | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    New US intelligence suggests Russia could intend to attack Ukraine before the end of the Olympics. The news comes after the US and European nations told their nationals to leave Ukraine.

  5. Slate Magazine

    A Former Russian General Is Warning Putin Not to Invade Ukraine. That Might Be a Big Deal. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    It could be a sign of wider opposition among the country's national security leaders.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Europe adjusts security posture as US warns of possible invasion of Ukraine | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    New US intelligence suggests Russia could intend to attack Ukraine before the end of the Olympics. The news comes after the US and European nations told their nationals to leave Ukraine.

  7. Fox News

    Why is Biden warning a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent? And what if Putin calls his bluff? (opens Fox News)

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    President Biden may have tipped his hand too much in the Russia-Ukraine standoff, former deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland warns

  8. Hot Air

    White House on alert: Russian invasion of Ukraine expected to begin next week (opens Hot Air)

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    Jake Sullivan was more cautious than my headline, saying at today’s White House press briefing that Putin might not have made a final decision yet and that an invasion could happen before the en...

  9. PBS NewsHour

    Why a Russian invasion of Ukraine appears imminent despite intense diplomatic efforts (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The Biden administration on Friday issued its most urgent warning yet that Russia could launch a war in Ukraine at any time. More than 100,000 Russian troops surround Ukraine on three sides, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan urged Americans to leave by the end of the weekend. U.S.

  10. Sofrep

    US Continues To Claim An "Immediate" Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Is Coming (opens Sofrep)

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    According to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the US is ramping up military troops, vessels, and aircraft in preparation for a Russian Invasion to happen on or about February 16.

  11. Politico

    As Biden and Putin speak, Ukraine invasion threat ratchets up (opens Politico)

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    Amid a flurry of diplomacy and evacuations, the U.S. and U.K. are ending their Ukraine military training missions.

  12. Slate Magazine

    U.S. Evacuates Ukraine Embassy as White House Warns Invasion Could Be Imminent (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Russia continues to vehemently deny it is planning any sort of offensive against Ukraine even as it continues to amass troops along the border.

  13. The Economist

    To Russian denials, America warns of an imminent invasion of Ukraine (opens The Economist)

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    But Russia’s military build-up continues

  14. Breitbart News

    Biden Administration: Ukraine Invasion Not 'Imminent,' Just 'Imminent Enough' (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Biden administration described a Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent enough" after appearing to vow not to use the word "imminent."

  15. CNN

    Ukrainians prepare for an invasion even though they don’t think it's imminent (opens CNN)

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    US officials believe Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine this week but are still holding out hope that diplomacy can prevail. Get the latest updates here.

  16. CNN

    US says evidence suggests 'Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion' of Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    The United States says evidence at Ukraine's border shows that Russia is "moving towards an imminent invasion" and is not withdrawing troops, despite Moscow's claims.

  17. The Daily Caller

    US Ambassador To The UN: ‘Evidence On The Ground’ Shows ‘That Russia Is Moving Toward An Imminent Invasion’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Thursday that evidence indicates "Russia is moving toward an imminent invasion" of Ukraine.

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