Satellite images: Russia accused of preparing to attack Ukraine

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“And so, every day he adds to his options. Every day he adds to his capabilities. Every day he continues to destabilize what is already a very tense situation. And he could easily re-stabilize by moving these forces back home, and by committing to a diplomatic path forward.”

French President Emmanuel Macron tries to broker peace

Kirby made his comments after the White House said President Joe Biden got a debriefing from his French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron met this week with Russia and the Ukraine.

Macron’s meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this week was an effort to find a diplomatic path forward. 

The crisis was sparked by Russia’s positioning of a large military force on Ukraine’s border. Then they demanded that the ex-Soviet republic never be allowed in the Western NATO alliance.

Macron and Putin have made cautiously optimistic statements since the meeting. But the Kremlin is not backing down. And it continues to build-up forces on Ukraine’s sea and land borders.