>> the next move would be military action, both inside the donbas and perhaps beyond. the u.s. still sees preparations for that kind of military action. they're taking it very seriously, watching day by day. listen, it is a tense situation here. lives are at stake. the pressure has not been let off from the perspective of the u.s. and nato. it's going to be a crucial few days and weeks frankly with consequences far beyond ukraine. >> jim sciutto, rest that voice if you can. clarissa ward, jill dougherty, we appreciate all the work you're doing. thank you so much. perspective now from cnn military analyst and retired army lieutenant general mark hertling. general, thank you so much for being with us. we heard at the top of the show that the united states is moving u.s. troops and equipment to strengthen the baltic states and poland. this is on nato's eastern flank and also sending in f-35s and apache attack helicopters. what does this tell you? >> the military forces in