U.S.-Russia Standoff Over Ukraine Heads Into Tensest Week
- Weekend call between Biden and Putin produced no breakthroughs
- U.S. says Russia may plan Ukraine attack as soon as this week
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Tensions over Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine are entering a potentially decisive week, with the U.S. warning an invasion may be imminent and President Vladimir Putin accusing America of failing to meet his demands.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who on Friday cited the risk that Russia will attack or seek to ignite conflict within Ukraine this week, told CNN on Sunday there’s “a distinct possibility that there will be major military action very soon.”