[Moscow / Washington / Brussels, 11th Archyde.com]–The US government announced on the 11th that Russia has gathered enough troops to invade Ukraine. In addition, as the Russian side further strengthened its hard-line stance toward Western countries, it called on Americans in Ukraine to evacuate within 24-48 hours.
US National Security Adviser Sullivan pointed out on the 11th that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might start at any time. He said it would probably start with an airstrike.
On top of that, Putin said he might order an invasion even before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics on the 20th of this month, and that a raid on the capital Kiev might be possible.
It is unclear whether Putin has issued an order to start the invasion, he said. He also said he hopes President Biden will hold a telephone conversation with President Putin.
According to White House officials and the Russian News Agency (RIA), Putin will hold a telephone talk with US President Joe Biden on the 12th. Tass also reported that Putin will hold a telephone talk with French President Emmanuel Macron on the 12th.
Under these circumstances, four anonymous officials have told Archyde.com that the United States will send an additional 3,000 troops to Poland in the coming days. Strengthen US troops in Eastern Europe in preparation for Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine.
The new troops will be added to the 8,500 people who were on standby for troops and regarding 3,000 who announced that they will be deployed in Poland and Romania, and are scheduled to arrive in Poland by next week.
Prior to this, images from US companies’ commercial satellites confirmed that Russian troops were newly deployed at multiple locations near the Russian-Ukraine border.
In addition, President Biden held a telephone talk with the leaders of Atlantic countries on this day. According to the White House, President Biden shared concerns regarding Russia’s growing military power around Ukraine and agreed to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis during the call.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Western countries are trying to use the media to disseminate false information and distract them from their offensive behavior.
British Prime Minister Johnson expressed concern over European security in a telephone conversation hosted by President Biden. According to the British Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Johnson emphasized the need to “prepare a package of heavy economic sanctions if Russia makes a devastating and destructive decision to invade Ukraine.”
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine increase, Britain, the Netherlands, Norway, Latvia, etc. advised their citizens to evacuate from Ukraine on the 11th. On the 11th, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also raised the danger information of Ukraine to the highest level of 4, and recommended that Japanese residents staying in Japan immediately evacuate.
Meanwhile, the European Commission has not taken steps to evacuate officials from Ukraine.
The Kremlin said the response to security demands by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was “lacking respect.”
President Biden met with a national security adviser in the White House’s Situation Room on the night of the 10th to discuss Ukraine issues, according to people familiar with the matter. Russia has stiffened its attitude by sending six warships to the Black Sea, and US government officials believe the crisis is reaching a critical point.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the invasion might start at any time, “including during the Olympics.” “We continue to see very annoying signs of Russia’s intensification, including new troops arriving at the Ukrainian border,” he said.
Due to the further tightening of the situation in Ukraine, US stocks have been declining further toward the close. The total 500 S & P species were regarding 1.9% cheaper. Meanwhile, gold and crude oil are rising. The Russian currency ruble has fallen sharply for the first time in regarding two years.
