Russia-Ukraine crisis updates: As fears of Russia’s invasion looms, Britain’s armed forces minister James Heappey on Monday warned that missiles will hit Ukraine minutes after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s orders. In a conversation with Sky News, the minister said that he feared a Russian attack on Ukraine was now “very imminent”.
The minister also said that the deployment of at least 130,000 troops around Ukraine’s borders is part of a “coercive diplomacy” strategy. He stressed that Putin had now already deployed all military assets that are needed for the invasion. He added that the launch of missiles could come with ‘no notice’.
Heappey also told British citizens to leave Ukraine now, as commercial flights, roadways, and other transport ways are still available. “This isn’t a warning about something which could happen in three months’ time. This is a warning because minutes after Putin gives the order missiles and bombs could be landing on Ukrainian cities and that means British citizens should leave now while they have the opportunity,” he added.
