It began with a build-up of troops that sent shockwaves across the world.

New satellite images tonight show Russian forces at the ready near the Ukrainian border.

Russia pushed more forces to Ukraine's border than at any time.

We're not sure exactly what Mr. Putin is up to, but these movements certainly have our

attention.

After a fortnight of urgent, high-level meetings, the West has issued a warning.

There would be massive consequences for Russia in the case of an incursion into Ukraine

that would carry a severe cost.

Here's a deal.

I've made it absolutely clear to President Putin, the last thing I'll say, that if he moves

on Ukraine, you'll pay a terrible price.

That the Russians aren't backing down.

There will be confrontation.

There's no trust in NATO as an alliance.

We are no longer playing these kind of games and we don't believe in NATO's assurances.

Are we heading for war in the new year?

And what does the Kremlin really want?

We're listening to stories of our times from the times and the Sunday times, with me Manvin

Rano.

Today, we'll Russia invade Ukraine.

It was two weeks ago today.

When the history of this period is written, it'll probably go down as the most important

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