The Russian Invasion of Crimea in Eastern Ukraine

A russian invasion of ukraine would be met with a withering, coordinated response. The united states and our allies and partners around the world are ready to impose powerful sanctions on export controls. There are signs from moscow thate diplomacy should continue. This gives grounds for cautious optimism. Us and ato officials alike reporting no clear signs of troop withdrawals but so far we have not seen any sign of the escallation on the ground. All underscoring the stakes of the moment, which byton candidly laid out for the american people.