Russian invasion could come ‘any day now’ Sullivan

World 11:18 07.02.2022

A Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned on Sunday, Eurasia Diary reports citing CNBC news. 

“We are in the window,” Sullivan said in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” “Any day now, Russia could take military action against Ukraine or it could be a couple of weeks from now, or Russia could choose to take the diplomatic path instead.”

Sullivan appeared on several morning news programs to discuss the ongoing situation in Eastern Europe.

His appearances come after two U.S. officials said Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The number of battalion tactical groups in the border region has risen to 83 from 60 as of Friday and 14 more are in transit, according to Reuters.

“We believe that the Russians have put in place the capabilities to mount a significant military operation into Ukraine and we have been working hard to prepare a response,” Sullivan said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

The form of attack could take different forms, Sullivan told NBC. Possible attacks could include annexing Ukraine’s Donbass region, cyberattacks or a full-scale invasion.

“Part of the reason we’ve been working so intensively over the last few months is not just to prepare for one contingency but to prepare for all contingencies and to work with our allies and partners on what a response would look like in each of those instances,” Sullivan said.

The U.S. and its allies have been clear the nations would act aggressively if Russia launches an attack. The U.S., for example, has threatened severe sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin invades.

The timeline for diplomatic negotiations could be dwindling.

“We believe that there is a very distinct possibility that Vladimir Putin will order an attack on Ukraine,” Sullivan said on ABC’s “This Week.”

If a full-scale Russian invasion occurs, thousands of civilians and troops could die, according to Reuters.

Ukraine could suffer 5,000 to 25,000 troop casualties, the outlet reported, citing a U.S. official. Russia’s troop casualties could be between 3,000 and 10,000, and civilian casualties could range from 25,000 to 50,000, according to U.S. estimates. It would also prompt millions of Ukrainians to be displaced.

Sullivan on Sunday did not comment on the projections but warned of the impact on Ukraine.

“If they choose to go down the path of escalation instead, it will come at enormous human cost to Ukrainians. But it will also, we believe, over time, come at real strategic cost to Vladimir Putin,” Sullivan told ABC.

Protest rally starts in State University of Yerevan - VIDEO

News line

Iranian Government Attempting to Persianize Nizami Ganjavi
15:02 10.05.2024
Iran Unveils Discovery of New Oil and Gas Reserves
Iran Unveils Discovery of New Oil and Gas Reserves
14:45 10.05.2024
Umud Mirzayev: "Heydar Aliyev is an eternal leader"
14:33 10.05.2024
Meeting of Azerbaijani, Armenian foreign ministers kicks off in Almaty
14:22 10.05.2024
Azerbaijani CEC Chairman says parliamentary elections may be pushed forward for COP29
14:10 10.05.2024
Armenian protesters blocked the Armenia-Iran road
13:57 10.05.2024
President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of first tunnel on Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha highway
13:39 10.05.2024
Syria holds the key to improved US-Turkey ties
13:25 10.05.2024
Erdogan: Türkiye needs new constitution
12:50 10.05.2024
Armenia's "revanchists" doomed to failure - Ishkan Verdiyan talks on Ednews
12:27 10.05.2024
Azerbaijani state and government officials commemorate National Leader
12:03 10.05.2024
Protest rally starts in State University of Yerevan - VIDEO
11:50 10.05.2024
The Implications of Russia's Military Withdrawal from Armenia: A Strategic Shift in the Caucasus
11:33 10.05.2024
Strengthening Sino-French Cooperation: A Path Forward for the Belt and Road Initiative
11:00 10.05.2024
Azerbaijan’s MFA shares post on 101st birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijan’s MFA shares post on 101st birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev
10:50 10.05.2024
Factions of Armenian parliament ready for impeachment of Pashinyan
10:31 10.05.2024
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited grave of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev in Alley of Honor - LIVE
10:09 10.05.2024
‘We will fight with our fingernails’ says Netanyahu
10:03 10.05.2024
US stops sending more than three thousand aerial bombs to Israel
09:50 10.05.2024
Head of Presidential Administration: 1,727 former IDP families returned to Lachin, Fuzuli, Zangilan, Aghdara
09:38 10.05.2024
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to visit Japan
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to visit Japan
09:25 10.05.2024
Jeyhun Bayramov leaves for working visit to Kazakhstan
09:00 10.05.2024
Azerbaijan celebrates 101st anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev
00:01 10.05.2024
Armenian bishop Bagrat: We will initiate impeachment and disobedience actions
21:24 09.05.2024
Malta’s former prime minister charged with corruption over hospital scandal
Malta’s former prime minister charged with corruption over hospital scandal
19:50 09.05.2024
Azerbaijan to hold joint military exercises with participation of Türkiye, Georgia
19:29 09.05.2024
Anatolian Phoenix - 2024 Exercise continues - VIDEO
Anatolian Phoenix - 2024 Exercise continues - VIDEO
19:02 09.05.2024
Zelenskyy: 'Europe is a battlefield deciding the fate of not just Ukraine, but many other nations.'
18:35 09.05.2024
Erdogan: Europe’s Gaza policy shaken faith in European values
18:21 09.05.2024
Netanyahu: "Israel will stand alone if it has to"
18:00 09.05.2024
Zelenskyy officially appoints ex-commander - in - chief ambassador to UK
17:22 09.05.2024
Rumen Radev: Bulgaria promotes stability and security in South Caucasus
17:00 09.05.2024
Human bone fragments found in liberated Malibeyli village
16:40 09.05.2024
Scholz: ‘War in Ukraine to last longer than we would like’
16:17 09.05.2024
MFA: Türkiye maintains its determination to be EU member
MFA: Türkiye maintains its determination to be EU member
16:00 09.05.2024
Azerbaijan’s weather forecast for May 10
Azerbaijan’s weather forecast for May 10
15:42 09.05.2024
Putin and Pashinyan Agree to Withdraw Russian Troops from Border Posts Near Azerbaijan and Zvartnots Airport
15:25 09.05.2024
US companies interested in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector, says ambassador
15:11 09.05.2024
As Russian Power Declines, Turkic Military Cooperation Grows - OPINION
15:00 09.05.2024
Engr Qaiser Nawab Collaborates with ICCI President to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Engr Qaiser Nawab Collaborates with ICCI President to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
14:37 09.05.2024
Hamısı