Pentagon Leaders Say Russia Can Now Attack Ukraine With ‘Very Little Warning’

 

Defense News: Russia can now attack Ukraine with ‘very little warning,’ Pentagon leaders warn 

WASHINGTON ― U.S. defense leaders warned Friday that President Vladimir Putin “clearly now has the ability” to have his forces invade Ukraine with “very, very little warning,” but that U.S., NATO and Ukrainian forces stand ready to respond if that happens. 

Tensions over a buildup of more than 100,000 Russian troops on the border of Ukraine have triggered warnings from the Biden administration that it would respond with stiff sanctions and by sending U.S. troops to reinforce NATO in Europe. 

The statements from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley seemed to signal that, despite diplomatic efforts to avert war, a conflict was now closer at hand than ever.  

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 Pentagon Leaders Discuss Ukraine  

Austin Says Putin Now Has Full Range of Options in Ukraine -- US News and World Report  

Pentagon leaders warn of a horrific aftermath if Russia invades Ukraine -- CNBC  

U.S. Sees ‘Significant Casualties’ in an Attack: Ukraine Update -- Bloomberg  

Biden says he'll move troops to Eastern Europe as top general warns of 'horrific' outcome if Russia invades Ukraine -- CNN  

Pentagon presses Russia to stand down over Ukraine -- The Hill  

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says -- Al Jazeera  

Defense Sec. Concedes Possibility That U.S. Troops Could Face Off With Russians -- Daily Wire  

Ukraine won’t get any US combat troops, Pentagon says -- RT