Editor Nic Robertson in moscow. And, nic, what is your assessment of what were seeing. It almost looks like russia is in its final stages of combat readiness. Yeah, of course, for weeks now weve been hearing from u. S. Officials and other officials, british officials saying, look, if russia is really serious about wanting a negotiation, a diplomatic track to open up here, then it should reduce the tension. If it really wants to have a discussion and get its issues addressed, then why the need for troops and russia keeps insisting it has no intention of invading ukraine. But as the British Foreign secretary said today, russia is creating completely the opposite impression because it continues to build up its forces, presenting a very clear image of an ability to invade should it so choose. So i think you have to take it as read that this is clearly what the kremlin intends. This is clearly how they intend to negotiate, not from a position where theyre walking away from a buildup of forc
Editor Nic Robertson in moscow. And, nic, what is your assessment of what were seeing. It almost looks like russia is in its final stages of combat readiness. Yeah, of course, for weeks now weve been hearing from u. S. Officials and other officials, british officials saying, look, if russia is really serious about wanting a negotiation, a diplomatic track to open up here, then it should reduce the tension. If it really wants to have a discussion and get its issues addressed, then why the need for troops and russia keeps insisting it has no intention of invading ukraine. But as the British Foreign secretary said today, russia is creating completely the opposite impression because it continues to build up its forces, presenting a very clear image of an ability to invade should it so choose. So i think you have to take it as read that this is clearly what the kremlin intends. This is clearly how they intend to negotiate, not from a position where theyre walking away from a buildup of forc
Ukrainian border. And first elements of a 3,000strong deployment sent to support nato allies, poland and romania. This afternoon President Biden was asked if war troops could soon be on the way. Not yet im not going to speculate on that. In particular thing that Vladimir Putin is looking for, sir in order to make i think thing hs he cannot g. U. S. Intelligence estimates paint a bleak picture of what could happen if russia invades. One estimate says ukraines capital city of kyiv might fall in 48 hours if poutin were to unleash his full Military Power and tens of millions of casualties and up to 500,000 refugees. Dont believe the apocalyptic predictions theyre called. Putin could conduct the Largest Military operation on land in europe since world war ii. Cnns senior Internationaliley Ukraine and also joining us from fort bragg, north carolina. Sam, ukraine doesnt seen worried. Rye not . Reporter two reasons, jim. First, as they regularly point out government level, countrys already bee
Ukrainian border. And first elements of a 3,000strong deployment sent to support nato allies, poland and romania. This afternoon President Biden was asked if war troops could soon be on the way. Not yet im not going to speculate on that. In particular thing that Vladimir Putin is looking for, sir in order to make i think thing hs he cannot g. U. S. Intelligence estimates paint a bleak picture of what could happen if russia invades. One estimate says ukraines capital city of kyiv might fall in 48 hours if poutin were to unleash his full Military Power and tens of millions of casualties and up to 500,000 refugees. Dont believe the apocalyptic predictions theyre called. Putin could conduct the Largest Military operation on land in europe since world war ii. Cnns senior Internationaliley Ukraine and also joining us from fort bragg, north carolina. Sam, ukraine doesnt seen worried. Rye not . Reporter two reasons, jim. First, as they regularly point out government level, countrys already bee
Ukrainian border. And first elements of a 3,000strong deployment sent to support nato allies, poland and romania. This afternoon President Biden was asked if war troops could soon be on the way. Not yet im not going to speculate on that. In particular thing that Vladimir Putin is looking for, sir in order to make i think thing hs he cannot g. U. S. Intelligence estimates paint a bleak picture of what could happen if russia invades. One estimate says ukraines capital city of kyiv might fall in 48 hours if poutin were to unleash his full Military Power and tens of millions of casualties and up to 500,000 refugees. Dont believe the apocalyptic predictions theyre called. Putin could conduct the Largest Military operation on land in europe since world war ii. Cnns senior Internationaliley Ukraine and also joining us from fort bragg, north carolina. Sam, ukraine doesnt seen worried. Rye not . Reporter two reasons, jim. First, as they regularly point out government level, countrys already bee