There are new reports Russia has amassed 70 percent of the military might needed to stage an invasion of Ukraine
As the ground continues to freeze and harden throughout February, Russian forces will likely begin bringing in heavy-duty equipment.
Speaking to Reuters anonymously, the US officials say a diplomatic path forward is still possible and they are unsure whether Vladimir Putin has made a decision to invade.
Meanwhile, American National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan says the nation is “ready to respond” to whichever path Moscow decides to take.
Weather conditions between mid-February and early March would be optimal for a Russian invasion, allowing the nation to move much-needed equipment forward and closer to the border.
It’s estimated that a full-scale invasion could result in up to 50,000 civilian deaths.
There are also warnings that an invasion of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv could trigger a refugee crisis as millions of residents flee.
This comes as additional US troops touch down in Poland, all forming part of the latest deployment to bolster NATO forces in the European region.
