Commanders at the Pentagon have tracked the movements of Russian forces around the Ukrainian border. They said on Wednesday that those forces are ready to invade.
US Defense Department Press Secretary John Kirby said they would like to see Russian President Vladimir Putin deescalate. But he said military leaders have seen no indication of that happening.
A US defense official said 80 percent of the troops along the Ukrainian border have moved into forward operating positions. Those forces could invade whenever Putin gives the order.
Kirby said the US and its allies have lots of options. They are looking for ways to reinforce the strength of NATO troops in Eastern Europe.
US Defense Department Press Secretary John Kirby said they would like to see Russian President Vladimir Putin deescalate. But he said military leaders have seen no indication of that happening.
A US defense official said 80 percent of the troops along the Ukrainian border have moved into forward operating positions. Those forces could invade whenever Putin gives the order.
Kirby said the US and its allies have lots of options. They are looking for ways to reinforce the strength of NATO troops in Eastern Europe.
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Russian forces around Ukrainian border are prepared for an invasion, according to Pentagon commanders. U.S. Defense Department Press Secretary John Kirby expressed a desire for Russian President Vladimir Putin to deescalate but has seen no sign of it. As many as 80% of the troops along the border
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220224_N02/
Date: Feb. 24, 2022
Created: 2022/02/24 13:34
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:49
Last Read: 2022/02/24 13:34