The United States has said in a statement that Russia “does not recognize the independence of Ukraine”, as it said Moscow has so far mobilized 70 percent of troops it needs to launch the offensive.

Russia currently has 100,000 troops on its border with Ukraine, but intelligence information does not indicate whether President Vladimir Putin decided to invade, according to officials who met with European lawmakers few days ago.

https://en.arewatimes.com.ng/2022/02/06/russia-intensifies-its-effort-to-invade-ukraine-us/