RUSSIA ON THE WARPATH – UPDATE – 1.26.22
January 26, 2022
• President Biden has announced a willingness to levy sanctions directly on President Putin. o Putin has not publicly discussed Russian troop movements or acknowledged the tensions publicly since December 23rd. • Diplomatic efforts continue as leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France are expected to meet in Paris today. • The U.S. has promised to support European energy needs, working with MENA energy producers to ensure Western Europe is not without gas should Russia cut resources to the region. • The U.S. has alerted more than 8,500 troops to be prepared to mobilize should a Russian invasion occur. • ... RUSSIA ON THE WARPATH – UPDATE – 1.26.22