WASHINGTON – In a hastily called press conference Secretary of State Antony Blinken today warned that a warning about Russia invading Ukraine could come as soon as this afternoon. Blinken made it clear that the situation has escalated to the level where there is the possibility that he may need to declare that there is a possibility that Russia may move its troops across the border into Ukraine.
He indicated that the State Department is closely monitoring the movement of Russian troops and equipment, but is not yet ready to give advice about when he will be able to issue advice regarding if or when an invasion is likely.
“We will inform you as quickly as possible as to when we can inform you with more concrete details,” Blinken said.