Exclusive: U.S. Warns Ukraine of Full-Scale Russian Invasion Within 48 Hours

Newsweak ^ | 23 Feb 2022 | NAVEED JAMALI , TOM O'CONNOR AND DAVID BRENNAN

[Meet the New Boss]

President Joe Biden's administration has informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of intelligence assessing that Russia is preparing to conduct a full-scale invasion of the neighboring country within the next 48 hours, U.S. intelligence officials have revealed to Newsweek.

"The President of Ukraine has been warned Russia will highly likely begin an invasion within 48 hours based on U.S. intelligence," a U.S. official with direct knowledge told Newsweek.

"Additionally," the U.S. official added, "reporting from aircraft observers indicates Russia violated Ukrainian airspace earlier today, flying possible reconnaissance aircraft for a short period over Ukraine."

A source close to Zelenskyy's government also confirmed to Newsweek that such a warning was received, but noted that this was the third time in a month Kyiv was told to prepare for imminent large-scale military action order by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"It's possible for sure," the source said. "Putin can't keep so many troops in the field much longer."

The Pentagon's assessment includes Russian airstrikes, cruise missiles and ground invasion, according to the U.S. intelligence official.

[Meet the New Boss]

Obviously Putin does not have the element of surprise going for him.

But on the other hand, he does have the intimidation factor, with the disparity in military effectiveness and weaponry to try to hope Ukrainians just lay down their arms and flee.

I think Putin will likely also do some kind of spectacular further false flag attack for Russian public domestic consumption.

[janetjanet998]

48 hours from yesterday by the way

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Brandon can foresee the future.

He must be psycho.

[PGR88]

Is this from January?

[KC_Lion]

It’s going to be two days before the day after tomorrow.

[BipolarBob]

One report had the Ukraine had actually entered Russian territory first but how reliable that is I don't know.

Abraham Lincoln quote "Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

[Red Badger]

I thought they were supposed to invade LAST WEDNESDAY?.................

[Fresh Wind]

Fake news, IMHO.

[dfwgator]

[dforest]

It will happen on Feb 30th.

[Antoninus]

Actual communique: "No, no. We meant THIS Wednesday."

It's amazing that anyone takes us seriously anymore.

I'll bet Ukraine is so glad they gave up their nukes....

[dfwgator]

One report had the Ukraine had actually entered Russian territory first but how reliable that is I don't know.

Don't tell me, they attacked a Russian radio station.

[1Old Pro]

So, is Ukraine going to resist?

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

Is that regular hours or business hours?

[bert]

Bull shit

[AnthonySoprano]

Send her in Joe.

[hardspunned]

I would like to know where I can find some coverage that I can rely on. I think I’d rely on Moscow for truth before I’d accept what the DC pressitutes and White House are saying. A Ouija board seems to be the go to source for the most accuracy today.

[EEGator]

[Fresh Wind]

There’s a reason someone was able to buy Newsweek for a dollar. That’s not a dollar for a copy, that’s a dollar for the entire company.

[corlorde]

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