Top US General, Mark Milley has said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be horrific and would lead to a significant number of casualties. Gen Milley, US President Joe Biden’s most senior military officer described the build-up of 100 thousand Russian troops near Ukraine’s border as the largest since the Cold War.
But US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said, conflict could still be avoided through the use of diplomacy. Meanwhile, Russia have denied plans to invade Ukraine saying the US support for Ukraine is a threat. Meanwhile on Friday, President Biden said he would send a small number of troops to Eastern Europe in the near term, to strengthen the Nato presence in the region. He did not specify where they would be stationed or when they would arrive.
Earlier this week, the Pentagon said there were 8,500 combat-ready troops on alert, ready to be deployed at short notice.
