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Those are two things that stood out to me, i was struck by the feeling, by the gravity of the situation being conveyed by both men, which you said, katy, is counter from what we are hearing on the ground in ukraine. we also heard about the capabilities russia is building up. we heard another thing about logistic support, and general milley laid out why it is that the vast array of forces that russia has, more than 100,000 in number now and the capabilities they have there, why that is so concern...

This is an exercise. but here, they know they may have to use their weapons against real russian tanks in the not—too—distant future. its a very big deal when our partners, our friends, from other countries are doing everything possible to improve our defence capabilities. do you need more? do you want more? you know, its hard to say what we need more if we are facing the war. for this moment, we have at least something that we make sure that we are capable to defend our countries. the brits...

Europe in an effort to provide additional security for our nato allies. courtney kube is joins us. i want to talk to you. we heard from jake sullivan on "meet the press" a russian invasion of ukraine could happen at any time. i know youve been working your sources throughout the weekend. what is the latest u.s. assessment of the russian military assessment around ukraine now? >> they have a very significant military force surrounding ukraine on three sides right now. that includes, according to ...

Ambassador to nato. hello to you, thanks very much indeed forjoining us. 0nly mr putin knows for sure, but what do you think the likelihood is of all those troops being used in anger, as it were, on the border and russia invading ukraine?— were, on the border and russia invading ukraine? well, i think that the likelihood _ invading ukraine? well, i think that the likelihood of _ invading ukraine? well, i think that the likelihood of an _ invading ukraine? well, i think that the likelihood of a...

Have contributions to that response force, as do other nations. you know, as i said, 40,000 some odd strong. our contributions dont come near the 40,000 number. other nations are going to have to contribute as well, but for our part unilaterally we wanted to make sure in case that call should come. that means making sure the units that would contribute to it are as ready as they can be on as short a notice as possible. barb? >> three quick things. what specific military capabilities do the u.s. ...

But wie heard from the white house that they will no longer describe potential invasion as imminent. even though were seeing an increase in forces, why the rhetorical shift? >> well, i think there were some issues about how that word translates in ukraine literally. the bottom line is we believe that and youve heard secretary austin say this last week, we believe that he, putin, has a lot of military capability. he continues to add to his options and he could execute any number of options. prett...

Flank nations the addition of forces and capabilities to those nations. so its not just the united states, its other nato allies that are doing this. you talk about this vote thing. lets be clear. what i think youre getting at is the nato response force. thats a 40,000-person-strong force that is designed for high readiness, and that is a decision that the alliance and only the alliance can make. we have a contribution to that. we have gotten those forces a l le alerted to be ready if needed. th...

Conflict would come at, quote, enormous human cost, but adds that the u.s. and its allies are ready to respond to any contingency. >> were in the window where something could happen that is a military escalation, an invasion of ukraine could happen at any time. we believe that the russians have put in place the capabilities to mount a significant military operation into ukraine, and we have been working hard to prepare a response. >> a new u.s. intelligence assessment finds moscow has already as...

And all of those capabilities suggest action. but ultimately its not the capabilities alone. its the intentions. what are putins intentions? we know he can invade ukraine. russia has the largest land army in europe. the question is, does he really want to? >> russia is not only the powerful country having issues with its neighbors. there is also the u.s. dealing with the canadian trucking protest at our border. weve been watching this happen all week. of course china hoping to take back taiwan, ...

Happen that is a military escalation and invasion of ukraine. it could happen at any time. we believe that the russians have put in place the capabilities to mount a significant military operation into ukraine, and we have been working hard to prepare a response. president biden has rallied our allies, hes reinforced and reassured our partners on the eastern flank, hes provided material support to the ukranians, and hes offered the russians a diplomatic path if thats what they choose instead. bu...