The White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine 'remains imminent,' even as diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis proceed
Earlier, the White House said a Russian invasion was"imminent," and American troops have been placed on high alert to deploy to Europe in a show of reassurance. US and European sanctions have been readied in the event of an invasion.But even as tensions mount, Biden conceded that one man's opaque decision-making would determine how events unfold."This is all Putin.
Earlier, his spokeswoman described a Russian invasion of Ukraine as"imminent," though in Kyiv, Ukrainian leaders have sought to downplay the threat.US working with allies to shore up energy supplies if Russia invades Ukraine"When we said it was imminent, it remains imminent," press secretary Jen Psaki said during a daily briefing."But again, we can't make a prediction of what decision President Putin will make.
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