U.S. Says Russia Attack on Ukraine Seems Likely; ‘We’re Ready,’ National Security Adviser Says

January 19, 2022

Ukraine says Russia has “almost completed” a force build-up that could mean an attack is imminent, CNN reported early Wednesday, echoing Biden administration concerns.

“We believe we’re now at a stage where Russia could at any point launch an attack on Ukraine,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday afternoon, as NBC News noted. “I would say that’s more stark than we have been.”

Days of diplomatic talks have not cooled Russia’s escalation. U.S. and NATO allies are still focused on a diplomatic resolution and the possibility of economic sanctions instead of a military response, but U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday on CBS News that “we’re ready either way.”

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January 19, 2022

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