US President Joe Biden stated that he is convinced that Russia intends to attack Ukraine in the next few days, targeting Ukraine's capital Kyiv.
After weeks of uncertainty if Putin had a final decision on assaulting Ukraine, American intelligence briefings have changed Biden's judgement.
Recent alarmist White House invasion predictions have failed to materialize. Even Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has downplayed the threat of a Russian assault.
In terms of combat power, logistical support, medical support and combat aviation, Russian actions near Ukraine's borders contradict the official retreat claims.
NATO and the US have ignored Russia's security concerns by breaking its promise not to expand eastward in return for German reunification. These concerns are legitimate and taking them seriously could solve the Ukraine crisis.
Putin wants to restore the Soviet empire, even if it takes false pretext and massive bloodshed.