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icon Dec 7 - US intelligence estimates Russian troop levels in Ukraine could reach 175,000
 

 
New US intelligence findings estimate Russia could begin a military offensive in Ukraine in a matter of months as it amasses up to 175,000 troops along the border, a startling escalation that President Joe Biden has warned could lead to severe consequences.

The latest developments come after months of steady increases along the Russia-Ukraine frontier that have alarmed US and Western officials and led to tense conversations between American diplomats and their counterparts.

CNN reported Friday that Russian forces have capabilities in place along the Ukraine border to carry out a swift and immediate invasion, including erecting supply lines such as medical units and fuel that could sustain a drawn-out conflict, should Moscow choose to invade.

Officials said the current levels of equipment stationed in the area could supply front-line forces for seven to 10 days and other support units for as long as a month.

The intelligence findings, first reported by the Washington Post and described by an administration official, say Russia could begin the offensive "as soon as early 2022" with 100 battalion tactical groups, which is twice the scale of forces Russia built up in the region last spring.

Half those units are currently near Ukraine's border, the intelligence finds. The official said the determination was based on images over the last month.

US Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said Saturday that "somewhere around 95,000 to 100,000 Russian soldiers" were on the border of Ukraine.

"I don't know what they're going to do. But I am very, very concerned about their posture, and it's in the news," McConville said, while speaking on a panel at the Reagan National Defense Forum. "That gives a lot of options to the Russians, and I'm not quite sure what they're going to do. But to me, that is a terrible ... It's going to have a terrible impact on the stability and security of our European friends, and so I have serious concerns about that."

McConville's statement is thought to be the first on-the-record acknowledgment of reports of the troop levels by the US military.

The build-up has led to a planned "secure video call" on Tuesday between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Saturday.

"The leaders will discuss a range of topics in the U.S.-Russia relationship, including strategic stability, cyber, and regional issues," Psaki said. "President Biden will underscore U.S. concerns with Russian military activities on the border with Ukraine and reaffirm the United States' support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."

Asked as he departed the White House on Friday evening about the intelligence findings, Biden voiced deep concerns.

"We've been aware of Russia's actions for a long time," he said as he left for Camp David. "My expectation is we're going to have a long discussion with Putin."

On Friday, Biden warned he would make it "very, very difficult" for Putin to take military action in Ukraine, describing "the most comprehensive and meaningful set of initiatives" to deter the Russia leader from going ahead with an invasion.

US officials have said that could include new sanctions, including on wealthy Russians in Putin's inner circle, and increased military assistance to Ukraine.

A National Security Council spokesperson, discussing the latest intelligence, said the US is "deeply concerned by evidence that Russia is stepping up its planning for significant military action against Ukraine."

"The Biden administration has been consistent in our message to Russia: the United States does not seek conflict, and the best way to avert a crisis and a negative spiral in the broader relationship is through diplomacy and de-escalation," the NSC spokesperson said.

Speaking in Parliament on Friday, the Ukrainian defense minister described Russia using waves of military buildups as a tactic, amassing its troops near Ukraine's borders and then pulling them back to their permanent bases, leaving the equipment behind -- thereby reducing the time needed for deployment.

On Friday, Biden warned he would make it "very, very difficult" for Putin to take military action in Ukraine, describing "the most comprehensive and meaningful set of initiatives" to deter the Russia leader from going ahead with an invasion.

US officials have said that could include new sanctions, including on wealthy Russians in Putin's inner circle, and increased military assistance to Ukraine.

A National Security Council spokesperson, discussing the latest intelligence, said the US is "deeply concerned by evidence that Russia is stepping up its planning for significant military action against Ukraine."

"The Biden administration has been consistent in our message to Russia: the United States does not seek conflict, and the best way to avert a crisis and a negative spiral in the broader relationship is through diplomacy and de-escalation," the NSC spokesperson said.

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 2 years ago '20        #2
Xiox  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x1
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Maybe Uncle Sam should stop arming countries along the Russian border , looks like the Russians are looking out for their own national security
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 2 years ago '17        #3
SPdaGOAT  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x7
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This got posted last night and moved to page 2 for some strange reason

 2 years ago '17        #4
PsyOp  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x264
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 SPdaGOAT said 🔗
This got posted last night and moved to page 2 for some strange reason
What you think it's a conspiracy the US government scared that little drug & Instagram addicted n1ggas gonna mess up the nWo's plans?
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 2 years ago '17        #5
SPdaGOAT  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x7
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 BronBradyBABY said 🔗
What you think it's a conspiracy the US government scared that little drug & Instagram addicted n1ggas gonna mess up the nWo's plans?
Naw

 2 years ago '12        #6
OldBusiness  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x5
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CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here

 2 years ago '17        #7
PsyOp  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x264
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 SPdaGOAT said 🔗
Naw
Alright

 2 years ago '06        #8
Skateboard T  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x7
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 OldBusiness said 🔗
CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here
you ain’t wrong…

Not to suggest that this is manufactured, but it is convenient timing as things approach a fever pitch domestically.

You know Putin’s ultimate goal is to reestablish the USSR…and if there’s one thing we’re all on the same page about it’s anti Russian imperialism.


Some of us are anti-imperialism generally while others are pro American imperialism…but at the very least we’re ALL anti Russian imperialism lol

 2 years ago '13        #9
boobalo1  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x1
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 Skateboard T said 🔗
you ain’t wrong…

Not to suggest that this is manufactured, but it is convenient timing as things approach a fever pitch domestically.

You know Putin’s ultimate goal is to reestablish the USSR…and if there’s one thing we’re all on the same page about it’s anti Russian imperialism.


Some of us are anti-imperialism generally while others are pro American imperialism…but at the very least we’re ALL anti Russian imperialism lol
Very true. Russias a lot more capable than the Soviet era (still smaller). Imagine war between 2 developed countries with all the advancements in military tech, it’s a very scary thought.
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 2 years ago '13        #10
Harry Tipper 
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 OldBusiness said 🔗
CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here
I see this country heading towards another conflict soon. The Russian was may end up being a proxy war at the beginning, but with China acting tuff...if they join the fray will definitely be going to war.

 2 years ago '17        #11
Class of 2017 
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 OldBusiness said 🔗
CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here
This is a narcissistic hot take.

Biden is not inviting Russia to invade the Ukraine to up his approval ratings and the Ukrainians that have been living free under their own sovereignty for 20 years now after escaping soviet rule would find your take equally appalling.

If the US Can no longer ensure a safe democracy for people anymore, Facism and Pseudo-Dictators will continue to expand; the US influence and power will decrease; It directly attacks our way of life, our allies way of life, and things that maybe extend past some petty antigovernmental conspiracy sh1t you peddle on the regular.

Russian invading the Ukraine and those poor people that are now going to have to live under an Oligarchic dictator have nothing to do with, Biden, Covid, Trump, Bush or any of the other dumb conspiracy bullsh1t.

It's about geopolitics pure and simple and if you enjoy not having to use a double tunnel VPN to not get thrown out of a 3rd story window to continue posting your garbage takes you should prolly start seeing a bigger picture.

Facism is on the rise everywhere and as seen in the past 5 years the US is not immune.

 2 years ago '19        #12
Big Gurthy  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x3
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 OldBusiness said 🔗
CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here
Ionno if Russia would be the unifying boogeyman. Hell there are right wingers open about their love for Russia.
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 2 years ago '20        #13
Xiox  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x1
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If shyte pops off let's see what role China plays

 2 years ago '06        #14
whammy  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x12
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Those military enlistment bonuses are going to be off the chain.

Bout to be bendin' corners in the Hellcat.






 2 years ago '20        #15
CopyCat 
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The Elites love instigating wars that the lower classes end up having to fight

 2 years ago '12        #16
OldBusiness  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x5
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 Cla$s of 2017 said 🔗
This is a narcissistic hot take.

Biden is not inviting Russia to invade the Ukraine to up his approval ratings and the Ukrainians that have been living free under their own sovereignty for 20 years now after escaping soviet rule would find your take equally appalling.

If the US Can no longer ensure a safe democracy for people anymore, Facism and Pseudo-Dictators will continue to expand; the US influence and power will decrease; It directly attacks our way of life, our allies way of life, and things that maybe extend past some petty antigovernmental conspiracy sh1t you peddle on the regular.

Russian invading the Ukraine and those poor people that are now going to have to live under an Oligarchic dictator have nothing to do with, Biden, Covid, Trump, Bush or any of the other dumb conspiracy bullsh1t.

It's about geopolitics pure and simple and if you enjoy not having to use a double tunnel VPN to not get thrown out of a 3rd story window to continue posting your garbage takes you should prolly start seeing a bigger picture.

Facism is on the rise everywhere and as seen in the past 5 years the US is not immune.
You should direct it at CNN and Fox News dumba$s I was quoting what both networks were saying lt
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You typed a wall for no reason and you thought it was smart
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 2 years ago '12        #17
Di Warlord 
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no one wants to go to war over bum a$s Ukraine, one of the poorest countries in Europe rife with corruption

I think Putin invades but doesn't go at the entire country, US responds by banning banks from dealing with Russian citizens if they want to trade on the US dollar/banning trading in US dollars for Russian citizens and it stays at that

 2 years ago '20        #18
Xiox  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x1
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 whammy said 🔗
Those military enlistment bonuses are going to be off the chain.

Bout to be bendin' corners in the Hellcat.





You might get ki1led are come back with an agent orange like complications

 2 years ago '20        #19
CopyCat 
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Russia and The West have been wanting to clash for centuries.
I definitely know that Russia has been stabbed in the back by The West and consistantly attacked byThe Ottoman Empire historically so they're gonna be war ready.

 2 years ago '11        #20
SomeOnesoN  topics gone triple plat - Number 1 spot x5
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 OldBusiness said 🔗
CNN and Fox News both have been saying "To unite the country Biden needs a villain, not covid, for Americans to be mutually angered by" or something along those lines...It worked for Bush when his approval rating shot up to 96% after identifying Osama as the villain for everyone to unite against/and 9/11...Got a feeling it's about to happen here
I kinda hope so, but a lot of Retrumplicans have been propagandized so bad that they've been supporting Russia. Not even the peasants, we've had US Senators going to Russia on the 4th of July in 2018. We are so divided, I just can't see that working. Unless ofc, the right wing media machine starts telling them what to do or how to think.

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