Though Russia is facing a tougher resistance than expected, as well as logistical setbacks during the first week of its military offensive in Ukraine, U.S. and European officials warn that the darkest days of the invasion lie ahead. nbcnews.to/3vBkEgc
As the Biden administration prepares for the worst to unfold in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks, it is internally discussing possible sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, current and former U.S. officials say.
Barring some unexpected development, U.S. and European officials say they see no possibility for any diplomatic resolution to head off what they expect to be a brutal assault on key parts of Ukraine.
The only way to do so would be if President Putin decided to de-escalate by agreeing to a cease-fire and beginning to leave Ukraine, a U.S. official says, adding: “There are no signs Putin is willing to do either at this point.”
Officials say Russia is likely to expand on the methods it has used in recent days: Targeting urban areas and inflicting more damage on civilian buildings and sites.
More reporting from @carolelee, @ckubeNBC, and @JoshNBCNews: nbcnews.to/3vBkEgc
More reporting from @carolelee, @ckubeNBC, and @JoshNBCNews: nbcnews.to/3vBkEgc
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