US warns Russia could invade Ukraine anytime but Biden and Putin agree to speak

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 12 Feb 2022 by Alex Teddy
On February 11 the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Russia could launch a full-scale war imminently. The US has warned its citizens in Ukraine to leave by February 13. Some say that Russia would not make an aggressive move now as the Olympics are on until February 20. The US dismissed that. Georgia and Russia fought a war during the 2008 Olympics. Washington DC has warned that Russia might make a quick thrust at Kyiv, and this could include air and missile strikes. Biden has agreed to speak to Putin about the situation on February 12. Biden has been speaking to 5 major EU leaders plus the UK Prime Minister. President Macron will call Putin on February 12, too.Jake Sullivan warned Russia that an invasion of Ukraine will result in swinging sanctions. The US is sending another 3,000 troops to NATO-ally Poland. The US reaffirmed its support for Ukraine. The German Chancellor said he is striving to avert war, but if Russia starts one, then Germany will impose heavy sanctions. The EU emphasized that sanctions will include the financial and energy sectors.Moscow vehemently denies any intention to attack Ukraine. Since February 10 a joint military exercise with Belarus has been underway. This happens routinely but the timing looks suspicious to NATO.The highest US and Russian generals have been in communication. They need to avoid a misunderstanding that could lead to the two fighting against each other directly. The EU, Norway and Israel have all removed non-essential diplomats from Kyiv. The United Kingdom has advised its nationals in Ukraine to depart immediately.

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