U.S. says Putin is putting Ukraine invasion plan in motion

Axios ^ | February 18th, 2022 | Dave Lawler Zachary Basu

[Mariner]

I think the only question now is how deep the penetration will be.

Forces in place are capable of seizing all of Ukraine in 72hrs.

And that may occur as Russia is quite serious about a security buffer and the only way to ascertain border states do not host western military assets is to have them host yours.

Realpolitik.

[Flick Lives]

I thought we were promised the invasion would be on Wednesday, which was two days ago.

[BitWielder1]

There was a time when I automatically believed US sources over Russian.

[PIF]

Third, the attack will begin with Russian missiles and bombs

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he somehow omits the use of the standard Russian opening of massive artillery fire.

[Mariner]

Your bet is safe if you believe neither.

Just believe your eyes.

Both are incorrigible liars.

[Antoninus]

It happened on Wednesday. Didn’t you hear?

[NWFree]

It was supposed to be last Wednesday you morons 🤪

[Little Ray]

Then you’re going to need a buffer zone for your occupied buffer zone!

[Antoninus]

[Antoninus]

[EEGator]

Yep, 37,000,000 people died.

[crz]

72hrs?

That might be a little thick.
I would give it about two weeks though. Aside from that. I doubt Putin will go no further than the Dnieper. Or..just take enough to get his clear path to the Crimea.

I still think the big attack will be in the black sea or waters just off the coast of the Ukraine. No civilians out there to worry about and all that.

[1Old Pro]

officials pivoted Thursday from warning of the threat that Russia could soon invade Ukraine to the firm expectation the invasion is about to begin

So it's still imminent?

[Mariner]

Not only do I believe Russia will invade, I’m one of those who is astounded they have not already done so.

I’d recommend it at #1 of their strategic goals.

[Captain Peter Blood]

Well when is it going to happen, today, tomorrow, next week??????????

[JonPreston]

Very CONCERNING. Not to mention TROUBLING.

[jagusafr]

Hey Blinkin and Brandon: just shut the hell up and be prepared to respond. Hey, I can dream, can’t I?

[1Old Pro]

Well when is it going to happen, today, tomorrow, next week??????????

It's imminent.

[Mariner]

“Hey Blinkin and Brandon: just shut the hell up and be prepared to respond.”

No POTUS past, present or future would ever seriously consider military opposition to a Russian “invasion” of Ukraine.