A Russian attack on Ukraine is “still very much a possibility” and the human cost would be “immense”, US President Joe Biden has said.
In remarks televised nationally, he said the US was ready to respond decisively to such a move.
The US president said Russia had now massed some 150,000 troops on the border with Ukraine.
Russia’s defence minister has said some forces have withdrawn. Mr Biden said that this had not been verified.
“[Russian forces leaving] would be good, but we have not yet verified that. We have not yet verified the Russian military units are returning to their home bases,” the US president said.
“Indeed, our analysts indicate that they remain very much in a threatening position.”
Source: Fiilafmonline /BBC
