- U.S. says Russia is creating possible “pretext for invasion” of UkraineCBS News
- First on CNN: US intelligence indicates Russia preparing operation to justify invasion of UkraineCNN
- Russia preparing false-flag operation as pretext for Ukraine invasion, US warnsFox News
- Russia laying groundwork for Ukraine invasion, White House saysReuters
- US ‘concerned’ Russia preparing for an invasion in Ukraine – liveThe Guardian