1 year ago4th Tank Division equipment moving to Belgorod
The Australian Government will evacuate its embassy in Kyiv, amid warnings a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent
1 year agoBuk Air Defense system filmed in Belgorod region
The US military confirms that US forces are sailing and flying in international waters
US rejects Russian claims a Virginia-class sub entered Russian waters, per Indo-Pacific Command's Capt. Kyle Raines: "There is no truth to the Russian claims of our operations in their territorial waters. I will not comment on the precise location of our submarines"
Foreign office confirms that UK members of the OSCE monitoring mission will be withdrawn from Ukraine. Along with US members (and probably some others)
1 year agoUnknown location
Massive movement of 25 Russian helicopters, looks like Mi-8/17, Mi-24/35 and Ka-52, location unknown
1 year agoMilitary helicopters reportedly in Belgorod region
Kremlin denounces US "peak hysteria" after Biden-Putin call, but says the two leaders agree to "continue" dialogue
Biden's call with Putin this a.m. was "substantive" but "there was no fundamental change in the dynamic that has been unfolding now for several weeks," per official "Russia may decide to proceed with military action anyway," official said. "Indeed, that is a distinct possibility”
1 year agoOfficial WH readout of Biden's call with Putin: "President Biden was clear with President Putin that while the United States remains prepared to engage in diplomacy, in full coordination with our Allies and partners, we are equally prepared for other scenarios"
1 year agoWhite House: President Biden spoke with President Putin today to make clear that if Russia further invades Ukraine, the U.S. and our allies will impose swift and severe costs on Russia. President Biden urged President Putin to engage in de-escalation and diplomacy instead
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Korenevo, Kursk region
“The provocative actions of the US Navy vessel created a threat to the national security of Russia”, - said the Russian Defense Ministry
Secretary Antony Blinken:Spoke with @TrussLiz today and appreciate her strong coordination with the U.S., Allies, and partners to deter Russia's escalation against Ukraine. The U.S. and UK are in lock-step to ensure Russia will face severe costs if it further invades Ukraine
1 year agoHelicopters filmed over Yaroslavl region
Biden and Putin are speaking now, per pool. Call began at 11:04 am eastern
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed at Vesela Lopan, Belgorod region
1 year agoArmed with Novator 3M14 (NATO:SSN-30-A) Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, Russian Navy Project 636.3 Kilo+ class sub Black Sea Fleet 4th Independent Submarine Brigade's Rostov-na-Donu B237 transited Dardanelles towards Marmara en route to Black Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry summoned the US military attache because of the discovery of submarine in the territorial waters of the Russian Federation
Putin and Lukashenka discussed situation with response of U.S. and NATO to Russian security guarantees proposals
Russian ministry of Defense says U.S. Virginia-class submarine was detected in Russian territorial waters near Kuril islands. Pacific Fleet Udaloy-class destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov used special means and submarine retreated from the area
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed near Temryuk
1 year agoMore military vehicles on the way to Belgorod
A small team of about 30 UK troops from the specialist Ranger regimentthat was sent in on a temporary basis last month to train Ukrainian military personnel on anti-tank weapons gifted by UK will also be withdrawing from Ukraine, it is understood
1 year agoMilitary or RosGuard convoy in Oryol region
1 year agoMilitary echelon with ambulances in Kursk
1 year agoHelicopters filmed over Nizhniy Novgorod region
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed on highway in Belgorod region
Russian Minister of Defense Shoigu had phone call with US Secretary of Defense, -discussed security issues of mutual interest - Russian Defense Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry: Kyiv has not implemented any of the Minsk agreements
Around 100 British troops on a training mission in Ukraine - dubbed Op Orbital - set up in 2015 in wake of Russia's annexation of Crimea to support Ukrainian armed forces will be withdrawing from the country this weekend, @DefenceHQ says
1 year agoBlinken to Lavrov: should Moscow pursue the path of aggression and further invade Ukraine, it would result in a resolute, massive, and united Transatlantic response
1 year agoLavrov tells Blinken West pursuing 'provocative goals' in Ukraine: Russian foreign ministry
Lavrov in a call with Blinken this pm accused the US and its allies of waging a "propaganda campaign about 'Russian aggression' against Ukraine
Zelenskiy in a live broadcast on the US intel: "If you have additional, 100 percent-certain information about a Russian invasion of Ukraine, please share it with us. I cannot agree or disagree with what hasn't happened yet. Right now there is no full-scale invasion of Ukraine
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Spassk-Dalnij, Russian Far East
1 year agoBelarusian authorities' response to the inquiry of the Baltic states about the exercises says that a number of Russian units in Belarus don't take part in the exercises but are deployed to "protect the southern border
1 year agoMilitary moved from GRU unit in Aksai, Rostov region
State Department orders evacuation of 'most' U.S. embassy staff in Ukraine due to 'threat of Russian military action'
1 year agoLarge military movements reported in Krasnodar Krai
Ukraine says 'critically important to remain calm' in face of Russia threat
Russia concludes that the US and Britain are aware of some military actions being prepared in Ukraine - Russian Foreign Ministry
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Novozybkov, Bryansk region
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Kursk
[email protected] says he will speak with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today
Blinken: If Putin decides to launch military action, we will impose severe sanctions on Russia
Services in Russian consulates in Ukraine restricted as diplomats preparing to leave
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Schokino, Tula region
U.S. officials say the United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Novozybkov, Bryansk region
1 year agoBig military convoy filmed near Valuyki, Belgorod region
1 year agoMilitary echelon at Zolotaryovo, Oryol region
1 year agoHere are PRIPs/NAVWARNs issued today for the Barents-, White Sea, and the Nenets coast for next week, most labeled "Rocket Launches". 42/22 may indicate something from Plesetsk
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Friday to discuss the "increasingly acute threat of possible further Russian aggression," according to a State Department readout
Putin will talk on the phone with Macron on February 12 - Kremlin
Putin and Biden plan to have a phone call on the evening of February 12, it will take place at the request of the American side - Kremlin
1 year agoCall between @thejointstaff Chair Gen Mark Milley & Chair of the @NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer Per US, they "discussed NATO's current operations and ongoing coordination during the adjustment of US force posture in Europe"
1 year agoUS readout of call between @thejointstaff Chair Gen Mark Milley & Chief of Russian General Staff Gen Valery Gerasimov They discussed "several security-related issues of concern" but "have agreed to keep the specific details of their conversation private"
1 year agoReadout of President Biden's call with Western/NATO allies cites collective readiness to "impose massive consequences and severe economic costs on Russia should it choose military escalation, and to continue reinforcing the defensive posture on NATO's eastern flank
1 year ago"Big Bird" acquisition radar in Kursk
Iran, Russia Partner on New Effort To Evade U.S. Sanctions - Moscow 'creating a mechanism' to skirt sanctions on business, military trade with Iran as Biden admin loosens pressure on both
The Biden administration has made a decision to send 3,000 additional troops from the 82 Airborne to Poland in the coming days amid growing concern about Russia's growing military presence near Ukraine, U.S. officials tell Reuters
'Expect' Biden to call Putin soon. 'We are trying to stop a war,' national security adviser says
Sullivan: We're trying to prevent a war in Europe and protect our resources
Despite reports that Putin has made a decision to invade, @JakeSullivan46 says "our view is that we do not believe he has made any kind of final decision, or we don't know that he has made any final decision
White House national security adviser says a 'rapid assault' by Russian forces on Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv is a possibility
"We are not saying that a final decision has been taken by President Putin," Sullivan says, but stresses Russian military action could happen "any day now"
Sullivan takes a more urgent plea with Americans still in Ukraine: He said they should leave within the next 24-48 hours. "The risk is now high enough and the threat is immediate enough but prudence demands that it is the time to leave now," he says
NSA Sullivan says Americans in Ukraine should leave in the next 24-48 hours. He says if they stay they are "assuming risk." He notes aerial bombings and missile attacks would likely mark the beginning of a Russian invasion which would kill civilians, no matter their nationality
Possible Russia invasion of Ukraine - "I do want to be clear" per @JakeSullivan46 "It could begin during the olympics despite a lot of speculation that it would only happen after"
US National Security Adviser @JakeSullivan46 briefs reporters on Russia-Ukraine: "We are in the window where an invasion could begin at any time should Putin decide to order it" he says
1 year agoMilitary echelon in Volokonovka, Belgorod region
NATO ambassadors have convened a highly unusual Friday night meeting to discuss increased concerns about Russian military planning
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed towards Khomutovka from Dmitriyev-Lgovsky
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Kursk region
The US believes Russian President Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, and communicated those plans to the Russian military
Moscow considers Kyiv's request for clarification about its military movements unacceptable
1 year agoMilitary echelons at Maslovka station in Voronezh region
1 year agoStoltenberg: Took part in leaders' meeting hosted by @POTUS to address high risk of future aggression from Russia against Ukraine. We stand united & prepared for any scenario. NATO remains open for dialogue, while making sure we protect all Allies
Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov was expected to arrive in Israel next Monday but postponed his trip earlier this week, Israeli officials tell
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry is advising all Norwegians to leave Ukraine, in addition to urging people to avoid travel to Russia and Belarus - NRK
US and allies have new intel that suggests Russia could be planning to attack Ukraine prior to end of Olympics, contrary to previous assessments. New intel comes as officials have dramatically ramped up the urgency of public warnings related to Ukraine in past 24 hours
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Gerasimov discussed international security issues with the head of the Committee of Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces Milley, - the Russian Defense Ministry said
UK Defense minister Wallace says we take it seriously when Shoigu says Russia will not invade Ukraine
WH national security adviser Jake Sullivan will join press sec Jen Psaki at today's briefing. Biden met national security team Thursday night in Sit Room to discuss what appears to be a worsening situation re Russia and Ukraine, per source
From the White House officials: At 11 AM, President Biden will hold a call with Transatlantic leaders today to discuss our shared concerns about Russia's continued buildup of military forces around Ukraine and continued coordination on both diplomacy and deterrence
Russian minister says UK-Russia ties 'close to zero': reports
The Netherlands asks its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible
Foreign Ministry of Ukraine: We have officially invoked the risk reduction mechanism, according to Chapter III of the Vienna Document, and asked the Russian Federation to provide detailed explanations on military activities in the areas adjacent to Ukraine and the temporarily occupied Crimea
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Rostov region
The situation on the European continent is becoming more tense, and Russia is not to blame for this, - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with his British counterpart Ben Wallace in Moscow
RFF204 out from Latakia Air Base Syria flag-ruflag-ru Russian Navy Tu154 RA85855
Lavrov did not send letters to Stoltenberg and Borrell, their response is disrespect for the Russian request - Russian Foreign Ministry
1 year agoActivity recorded at airport in Klimovo
Organizations of the Kaluga region were given three months to replace migrants working in trade and restaurants with Russian citizens
Putin discussed Russia's relations with the CIS countries with the Security Council of the Russian Federation, says this topic one of the most important
1 year agoEquipment leaving military bases near Klintsy
1 year agoBase in Yelna is being emptied
