Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Advisor and Warned that a Russian invasion could soon be in the offing, warned Sunday.

Sullivan stated that “We are in the Window” in an interview with “The View.”Fox News Sunday.” Russia may take military action against Ukraine any day, but it might be weeks away. Russia also has the option of choosing to follow diplomatic routes.

Sullivan was interviewed on several morning news programmes to discuss Eastern Europe’s current state.

After two U.S. officials claimed that Russia has about 70% the combat power necessary to invade Ukraine, his appearances are a result of these statements. According to the U.S., the number of border battalion tactical units has increased to 83, from 60 on Friday. 14 additional are currently in transit. Reuters.

“We believe that Russia has put in place all the capability to mount a substantial military operation into Ukraine. We have been working hard for a response,” Sullivan told NBC’s “The Sullivan Factor.”Meet the Press.”

Sullivan said that there could be many forms of an attack. One possible attack would be to annexe Ukraine’s Donbass area, launch cyberattacks or invade the country in full.

“Partly the reason why we have been so intensely working over the past few months was not to just prepare for one contingency, but to prepare to all contingencies. To work with our allies on how to respond in each instance.

It has been made clear by the U.S., its allies and other nations that they will act aggressively against Russia if it launches an attack. For example, the U.S. has already threatened to attack Russia. severe sanctionsRussian President Vladimir Putin invades.

It is possible that the timeline for diplomatic negotiation could shrink.

“We believe there’s a very real possibility that Vladimir Putin might order an attack upon Ukraine,” Sullivan told ABC’s “5”.This Week.”

According to Reuters thousands of soldiers and civilians could perish if there is a Russian invasion.

According to the U.S. official, Ukraine may suffer between 5,000 and 25,000 troop casualties. U.S. estimates suggest that Russia may suffer between 3,000-10,000 troop casualties and civilian casualties. This would cause millions of Ukrainians and others to flee.

Sunday’s comments by Sullivan were not related to the projections, but he warned of their impact on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian people will suffer enormously if they decide to follow the path of escalation. However, it will over time also come at a strategic cost to Vladimir Putin, Sullivan said to ABC.