The invasion is imminent, and the signs are brewing. The first tanks have been rolling since 10:19 p.m. on Monday evening. Russia wants to ensure peace in the “Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics”. The EU and the USA want to react with sanctions. Even if diplomacy still has a chance, not least with the planned one-on-one talks between Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden – it’s a small chance. And the hope for a peaceful solution is fading by the minute.
For many military strategists, it looks like Putin has one goal: Kiev. Russia’s army wants to take the capital as quickly as possible. Three hours by car are about 30.00 in Belarus. troops ready. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls it a “road to disaster”. He fears the “biggest war since 1945”.
