British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that the likelihood of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is high, using the expression highly likely (very likely). It is reported by TASS.

“The invasion may be immediate, it may occur with a high degree of probability It may be an attack on Kiev, it may be an attack from the east of the country, we also suspect that this may be a red herring, a provocation to justify the invasion,” the Foreign Minister said. Great Britain.

She believes that a diversionary maneuver could occur "in the coming days", and in the event of an "invasion", the Russian military forces could quickly reach the capital of Ukraine.

“We call on [Russian President] Vladimir Putin to step back from the brink. We are preparing for the worst, which is why we are calling on all British subjects to leave Ukraine," Truss said.

The day before, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia could attack Ukraine within 48 hours. He called on all parties to dialogue, and the Russian government to avoid a "catastrophic mistake for Russia."

Earlier, Reuters, citing a government source, reported that the UK government was working on a new package of military and economic assistance for Ukraine in connection with the growing threat of a “Russian invasion”.

"Highly likely" ("with a high probability." - note) is a phrase often used by foreign politicians to assess Russia's alleged involvement in any violations.

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