The US believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin could move forward with invading Ukraine at ‘any time’.

In a briefing on Friday afternoon, national security adviser Jake Sullivan denied a PBS report that the US believes Putin has made up his mind to invade Ukraine specifically next week. But Sullivan said, ‘We believe he very well may give the final go order’ soon.

‘We continue to see signs of Russian escalation including now forces arriving at the border. As we’ve said before, we’re in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should Vladimir Putin decide to order it,’ Sullivan said.

‘I will not comment on the details of our intelligence information but I do want to be clear, it could begin during the Olympics, despite a lot of speculation that it will only happen after the Olympics.’

His announcement after President Joe Biden met virtually with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders to discuss the latest developments.

Shortly after the meeting, PBS reporter Nick Schifrin tweeted: ‘US officials anticipate a horrific, bloody campaign that begins with two days or aerial bombardment and electronic warfare, followed by an invasion, with the possible goal of regime change.’

Also on Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘could begin at any time’ including while the Winter Olympics in Beijing are still going on.

The US continues ‘to see very troubling signs of Russian escalation, including new forces arriving at the Ukrainian border’, Blinken said.

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