Ukrainians in America fear for their families left behind as Russia invades their homeland.
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Russia has massed nearly all the forces – infantry, artillery, cruise and ballistic missiles – it will need to mount a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a senior Defense official told USA TODAY.
Those forces include two dozen warships in the Black Sea and represent nearly 100% of the combat power needed for a large-scale at, said the official who briefed reporters but was not authorized to speak publicly.
The strategic movement of Russian forces comes as Ukraine was poised to implement a 30-day state of emergency on Wednesday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called up military reservists, as Russia recognized two separatist regions as independent and appeared mobilized for major military action.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine wants "silence" but noted it must act. "But if we remain silent today, we will disappear tomorrow," he said late Tuesday.
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I like this
I’m praying this war doesn’t happen.
It won’t be good for anyone.
I pray for peace
— if their homeland is ukraine then go home to fight for the homeland —
Russia power
Glory to Ukraine!👊🏻🇺🇦
Glory to a government???….I think you mean Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to a government is nothing less than idolatry.
Good News Translation
you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
And how many Russians will die?????? 🤨
Are they the ones getting invaded? Lol