Invasion of Ukraine would be 'horrific', US warns - BBC News 

Ukrainian president: "we don't need panic". Western media (every 3-4 hours): "we'ra gonna DIE!"

There is one thing we learned from history we learned nothing.

US General Mark Milley has made an epic discovery. Had his revolutionary insights been available previously, we would have known that wars in Iraq, Lybia, Afghanistan etc. would have been horrific.

I am nowhere near this region, but it is my wish that there be peace for the sake of those who are tying to make a living there. We should have learnt about how bad war can be after going through WW2, so why do we keep going back down this road? We formed the UN for a reason. Hopefully the differences can be sorted out diplomatically.

This guy explained the situation very clearly and rationally! A much better improvement from other reports which seem very superficial and focused on images of tanks or snippets of leaders' speeches, instead of actual analysis. We need more analysts like him.

Yeah the US would know how an "invasion" would be since they're experts at that

I am from Serbia and i hope there will be no war.

You've been repeating this same thing for weeks now. Gives us updates of the story. That's it. I don't wanna hear repeated information

“FOOLS don’t learn from their mistakes and are doomed to repeat them.” Nations of the earth haven’t learned from wars……😩😩😩

This is just a distraction, something bigger is brewing

I hope this can be addressed in peaceful way.

Russia simply does not want military bases near its borders or missile installations. America was willing to go to war over Russian military presence in Cuba. This situation is no different.

My heart is with Ukraine. 🇮🇶🇺🇦

News About News That Didn't Happen Yet

America: Russia please engage diplomatically Also America when a country doesn't want to have a relation with them: 🪖🪖🪖⚔🗡🏹🔫🔫👹

We are here in Kyiv, hoping for peace!

Why is it that war is the one thing the media can report on professionally

Vietnam Iraq Afghanistan the U S are certainly experts on invasions that are horrific.

Frankly I think no one is correct in a war... Everyone must take up only efforts to neutralize all war.

I have nothing to do with this region but seriously hope this won't escalate for everyones sake. don't need to watch another war. Peace is more Important than anything. 🙏🙏🙏

God Bless Ukraine🇺🇦 🤞

Ukraine is an independent country. They are free to do whatever they want..support Ukraine from Israel 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

I stand with the Ukraine people they don’t deserve this

The USA sent pallets of 00 buck. Bringing shotguns back into the trenches is what that’s making me think.

Taking your objective is way different than keeping your objective

It’s heartbreaking to think what could happen in the near future. #prayforpeace 🙏🏼☮️🌍

Man that shit is hilarious ! Everyone in Western Europe is trying to calm things down, meanwhile the U.S and the U.K are doing the exact opposite. Even Ukraine has asked the U.S to calm down lol.

Brazil supports Ukraine 🇧🇷

When the hell has diplomacy ever been an effective strategy against a belligerent state?

Russia is the last abhorrent agressive empire that must be dismantled from within. We need USSR Collapse Pt.2 and that would bring much ease for all of the world.

You keep poking the Bear over decades and when it growls you complain its aggressive

this general knows how to come on news tv of bbc with words like horrific

The US needs to stay out of it and fix things at home. We're at an all time record for crime and homelessness. Why is it always ok for the US to wage war abroad but meddle in other countries conflicts constantly? I say stay home but keep a strong defense always so nobody wants to mess with you

Reminds me with the american war on iraq 🇮🇶, when all the world were telling the US 🇺🇸 not to invade iraq but they did it anyway

I hope the war wont happen, Imagine life without food, no internet, I cant travel around the world and most of all the bloodshed millions of innocent victims of war.

It’s very sad moment for Ukrainian people and why does NATO has to be just next to Russian borders , which country in the world would accept foreign naval fleets closer to them , will USA be okay if Russia builds a base in Mexico, so it’s better to leave Ukraine alone both NATO’s boss America and Russia, let them govern themselves and have peace.

Why is everyone trying so hard to make this happen? This is desperate

Survival of the fittest, strongest force gets the soil. That's how it's been since the dawn of man

I don't want to say it. But I think the world needs a certain 🇺🇸 President back.

As horrific as the invasion of Iraq?

I have to side with Russia on this one. NATO has been warned numerous times. This could all have been avoided.

It will be horrific for Ukrainians and Russians. There will be a lot of lives lost on both sides.

To day military forces are more lethal and powerful than ww2 the aftermath will be catastrophic in numbers of deaths and destruction. There’s always a way out to solve problems and prevent war this nature. There are lesson to learn from previous wars.

Why people must die because of their leader decision... Why russian citizen or ukraine citizen don't protest... Tell me

Why is it the job of the United States to meddle in other countries business? Instead of spending money solving problems in the United States, the US would rather spend it playing the role of "Global police officer".

We really need dad's army those guys would sort all this out

US/EU admit not to fight Russia for Ukraine not to fight China for Taiwan. ‘Russia invades Ukraine at the same time as China attacks Taiwan’. Isn't that nothing more than wishful thinking? ‘One of the basic lessons of foreign policy is that you don't march on Moscow, and you do not bluff Beijing. If you do, your bluff is always, at some point, going to be caught’.

Russia: beats most powerful army nazi Usa: round 3?

I am very grateful to all of you here supporting our country. People of Ukraine highly appreciate it and will definitely keep your kind words in their memory. We are strong, united and keeping the line. Cheers from UA!

Boris Johnson "if there is a war, thousands will die"... OH REALLY?!

I don't understand why it is OK for you to invade Iraq but it is bad for Russia to invade Ukraine! Hypocrisy in full display.

Imagine trying to have a serious conversation about war, with a clown like Boris Johnson.

Stay strong Ukraine and USA! 부터: 후쿠오카에 거주한 대한민국🇰🇷💖🇺🇦🇺🇸

You, You and You can say NO !!!!!!!

So NATO is a defensive organization to defend Europe, mainly to prevent Russian from invading Europe. Question: did Russia invade Europe? And if Russia did not invade why NATO wants to expend to right next to Russia? To make it easier for Russia to invade?

how cud people fight in this weather .. get a hot choclate and relax people !!

Another day, another Ukraine war drum beating from the West for an "imminent invasion" that is not. 😅

Russia wants piece, too. A piece of Ukraine.

In other news, listening to the BBC would be horrific and would lead to a number of casualties - truth being the most obvious one.

Lets look at the wars/engagements the USA has been in since WWII and the reasons why we were in them and whether or not they were justified. Korean War: We were there to defend our ally from an invasion from the North. Under UNSC resolution 83, condemned the invasion and the USA along with more than two dozen countries mainly under the United Nations flag, helped the South Koreans push back the North Korean invaders. War was not started by America and justified war. 1958 Lebanese Conflict: We interviened in the combat AFTER we were asked to help by the Lebanese president Camille Chamoun, after the 3 months we withdrew. War was not started by America and justified war. Dominican Civil War: Rebel Forces tried to start a coup to overthrow the elected president, then the president Donald Reid Cabral, asked the USA to intervene. We did and after it was over, we pulled out. War was not started by America and justified war. Bay of Pigs Invasion: The invasion was to overthrow the increasingly communist Fidel Castro Regime. This was to stop the eventual creation of ties with the USSR so close to the American heartland. The war was started by America, and though justified at the time and technically America didn’t send any troops, now it would be seen as an unjustified invasion. Vietnam War: The war started in 1955 when the North was fed up when the South were taking and imprisoning communists from the North. The USA did not get involved (militarily) until 1965 a full decade AFTER the beginning and that was due to two thing. The Gulf of Tonkin incident which may or may not have been staged inorder to get support for helping the South, but the driving factor was that the President of South Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem, begged the USA to get involved. Though war crimes were perpetrated on both side. Overall, War was not started by America and justified war. Operation Eagle Claw: Was the failed attempt to rescue the 55 hostages that were being held in Iran. The mission failed because of lack of fuel, hydraulic problems, and a fire/explosion and was not due to any Iranian opposition, as many believe. The whole debacle was due to lack of coordination between branches thus the United States Special Operations Command was created. The Operation was started by America but was justified as they were trying to rescue hostages in a hostile nation. Invasion of Grenada: Following the independence of Grenada from the UK the Communists of Grenada seiezed power from the elected PM of Grenada Maurice Bishop. After countless pleas by the Governor-General of Grenada, Paul Scoon, and the fear of 600+ aid workers being taken hostage and having another Iran Hostage Crisis, the the USA began to draft up plans to free Maurice Bishop from his house (under house arrest) and free the island, with the help of the Caribbean Peace Force, the USA launched an invasion, sadly it was after the PM in exile was killed. The Invasion was a success and the previous elected government was put back. Though the war was started by America, it was justified due to the previous government begging for help and many nations supported the US decision. Invasion of Panama: In 1989 Manuel Noriega seized power Panama by annulling an election, and declared himself the De-Facto ruler of Panama. He then declared war on the United States. With the fears of Noriega rounding up the 40,000+ Americans and executing them, letting drugs flow through to get to America, and possibly trying to seize control of the Panama Canal, which was still American land and was agreed upon in the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. The USA along with the opposition invaded and overthrew Noriega and replaced it with the previous government. Though the war was started by America, it was justified in many aspects and the international community agreed with America. Gulf War: 1990 Saddam Hussein, president of Iraq, violently invades and annexes sovereign Kuwait. Due to uncorroborated allegations that Kuwait was stealing Iraqi oil. The generally accepted reason for the invasion was to gain control of Kuwait’s massive oil reserves and production capabilities and to sell the oil inorder to repay the $14 billion that Iraq owed the USA. After the USA saw this and the Kuwait government in exile begged for the USA to get involved. The USA did along with 3 dozen countries including most of the Middle East, invaded Iraqi held Kuwait and liberated the country. The Americans had an astounding Kill/Death Ratio, for every 1 American killed - 340 Iraqi’s would die. The war though started by America, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait was condemened by almost every nation, including the USSR and China. The US invasion garnered overwhelming support by the US population. The war was overwhelmingly justified. *Note the gulf war was the 2nd most “popular” war with overall approval for the invasion at 80%, the first is WWII which was around a 95% approval rating. Bosnian War: The war started in 1992, and the two countries at war Bosnia/Herzegovina and Republika Srpska absolutely hated each other. It was so bad that it was the first case of genocide in Europe since WWII. The USA sat by, hoping that Europe would handle the situation, since their clearly was a genocide occurring, they assumed that the European powers at the time would step in and stop the atrocities. However, after nearly 3 years of Europe sitting on its hands and effectively doing nothing, the USA stepped in and started bombing campaigns to stop the genocide, and also to oversee peace agreements by both sides. The war was not started by America, and since their was a genocide occurring and no one was stopping it, America stepped in and stopped it, thus justified. Kosovo War: The war started when FR Yugoslavia killed between 1,500-2,000 Kosovo-Albanian civilians. The war began between FR Yugoslavia and Albania, since so many Albania’s were being removed and some systematically killed by the FR Yugoslavia. After a couple months of the conflict, in order to put the war to rest all of NATO stepped in and began to back the Albanians. Eventually, with the Kumanovo Agreement, the war ended and America along with NATO countries oversaw the peace agreements. The war was not started by America, and since it was a very bloody war that was most likely not going to stop any time soon, it was a justified war to keep another genocide from possibly occurring. Operation Enduring Freedom: In the wake of 9/11, Islamic extremism became a global problem. The world knew this, thus America and NATO along with dozens of other nations from around the world, came together to fight terrorism and to suppress those kinds of ideologies. The operation was started by America, however, it was to eliminate global Islamic extremism which I think we all can agree is bad thus is a justified operation. Afghanistan War: This War was sanctioned by the United Nations, as the people responsible for the atrocities of 9/11 were being held under safeguard by the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Hell, even Switzerland and India supported the war. UNSC Resolution 1386 was unanimously passed to create the ISAF which was the UN organization to help the USA invade Afghanistan. The war was started by the United States however, it was internationally sanctioned thus a justified war. Iraq War: This war was started in 2003 by President Bush against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain. This war was originally started to search and destroy/seize all WMD’s that were held by the Iraqi government. This was to keep them from being used against regional allies such as the Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Also, the Iraqi’s were no longer being compliant with UNSC Resolutions 660, 661, 678, 686, 687, 688, 707, 715, 986, 1284, and 1441. Some resolutions such as Resolutions 678 and 687, of which both were passed with full support of the permanent members, “authorized to use force in ridding Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. ” Since they did call for “non-peaceful”enforcement if the Iraqi’s didn’t comply and wouldn’t stop threatening and spying on UN Weapons inspectors. The war was about 50-50 when it came to international support. Many nations supported the initial invasion such as NATO, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Ukraine, Kazahkistan, Tajikistan, Peshmerga, Kurds, weirdly Iran supported it, and a lot of Iraqi citizens. However, under UN charter according to GS. Kofi Annan it was in a sense illegal. The war was started by the United States, however, it being justified or not is really up to the person who looks at this. I presented the facts and you can decide. Ps. I don’t want any crap about “we went in for oil” we import 1.4% LESS oil from Iraq post invasion than pre. American companies own less stock in Iraqi oil companies post invasion than pre invasion. In total the USA has been involved in 14 major operations/wars since WWII of which: 8 wars were started by the USA 6 wars were not started by the USA 1 war was seen as unjustified 12 were seen as justified 1 is up to you In all, I think America is the peacemaker in the world. With the majority amount of wars that America has been involved in were justified and almost half weren’t started by the USA. Also, many wars WERE NOT started because America was there. To name a few… Sino-Japanese war Pakistan vs India Israel vs Entire Middle East (further engagements) USSR vs Europe Probably a couple more that I’m forgetting. The USA also has brokered many many peace deals between fighting nations. I believe that America is mainly a peace making nation and not the war mongerer that we are made out to be. But ultimately you decide!

Can't thank enough 🙏 UK we will never forget your support 🙏

Can we all agree to play nicely with together and not be mean and naughty. Thank you

Why doesn't the US mind its own business? Let's take care of our internal affairs, and let other countries do what they please.

Slava Ukrajini! Greetings from Croatia!

If it happens--and at this point I suspect it will--I wish them all the best. And Russia may well have the odds, but I think they will pay a much higher price in blood than they expect. I would, in no way, want to be a Russian tanker right now. There are going to be a hell of a lot of first gen ATGMs flying around...

America will never give up on their lies

Isn't any war ''horrific''? When was the last pleasant war?

Time for US INC and UK PLC to stay out of affairs that are of no concern to them. Everywhere they go there is chaos and destruction.

No more war please 🙏

They never said it's an invasion when Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan and etc was invaded. Russia didn't do anything which means if Russia invades Ukraine, USA WILL DO NOTHIN, JUST TALK.

Here is Putin's possible scenario: we recognize the Donbas region as they have proclaimed themselves a new state of 'New Russia'. We have been invited in and will take our positions. Any aggressive response from the Ukrainian army will be met with overwhelming force. We beseech the Ukrainian people to stand down and be at peace with their neighbors.

Anyone who thinks if this starts a war or ww3 and thinks oh that sounds “fun” just read about it before you talk

On “East”you have Russia+ China+ Iran developing ties, each with its sphere of influence On “West” you have 5 eyes Anglo alliance USA + Canada+Australia+NZ+ UK And in the “middle” you have EU/Nato. EU led by Germany wants things to stay calm. They need Russia/China for trade and gas . USA is less dependant on them and wants to go to war with both over Ukraine and Taiwan. But EU will see more damage, since it’s connected with both Russia and China economically and energy wise. Also it’s physically on same continent so flow of refugees will also affect it. Basically they are asking EU to sacrifice their economy and possibly Union if there is a big migrant crisis, financial crisis or energy crisis. And Ukrainians in Ukraine and Chinese living in Taiwan will pay the biggest price since they are on the front line. Meanwhile some random American in Midwest probably can’t even point these 2 countries on the map. Many other Countries are staying neutral to see who wins this thug of war. This would probably shift the balance of power that has been established, since the fall of Soviet Union, or at least reverse the world from Unipolar back to Multipolar. It is EU in the end who has to suffer due to USA.

I support Russia taking pro-Russia regions in Ukraine. It’s free democratic world, pro-Russia people have the right to choose which side they want to belong to. The West has no right to forcibly annexe them to the NATO side. The West need to respect those pro-Russia people in Ukraine.

LIVE STREAM FOR BBC IS NEEDED PLEASE 🥺

Jesus taught there would be wars and rumors of wars near the end of time. It's time for all of us to be right with God. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Whoever repents and trusts in Him will have their sins forgiven and receive the gift of eternal life. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

I think when countries engage in the kind of behavior it usually indicates economic or political problems at home.

A war in Ukraine could cost nearly as many lives as Covid has cost in Britain.

Most are talking about Russia invading Eastern Ukraine, when in reality it will be a three-pronged attack from North (through Belarussia) , East and South (from Crimea and Black Sea). I dont think this is another ''strategic war'' to get some strategic position, rather its to get all or most of Ukraine and get Russian access to Eastern Europe and start to dismantle that region and the Baltics at the same time, and then in the future to invade Eastern Europe and Baltics.

Russia should be responsible, Ukraine have power to make their own decision whether to join nato or not and day every right to deffend themselves from russian aggressions

Do you still remember 2008 Georgia? 2021 Afghanistan?

May the spirit of Simo Häyhä be present as the Ukrainians defend their homeland.

Seres humanos idiotas num momento em quê o mundo está em crise precisando de ajuda e eles resolvem fazer guerras.

You don’t send that many troops anywhere without any intentions.

Let's go Russia 🇷🇺

Not good for anyone blood would flow like rivers

Nations join NATO to ensure Russia can no longer continue to oppress their freedoms and right to exists. Ukraine deserves more serious military support after giving up the world's third largest arsenal of nuclear weapons and saving the USAto date of over $400billion in maintenance costs. God Bless the Queen for Britain leading the growing respect to aid an ally like Ukraine during this critical hour of need!

We should side with Russia

3:50 and the revolution that happened in Ukraine.

I hope that this wakes up the NATO countries who have been underspending on their defense budgets and hopefully it will push Sweden and Finland into joining NATO.

US sent a US transportation command camber flight to Ukraine and dropping things off, while Americans wait for eggs and milk and everything else at the supermarkets for weeks. Who knew that the US defence department had OVERNIGHT shipping? The congress not voting on this little arms delivery to Ukraine who is not a NATO ally. So after the US sent supplies, what's next?

Why does it seem like US is living in a future time where the war has already begun and we all here just watching some military drills and soldiers from Ukraine and Russia just playing with there cool military equipment.

In my opinion, the best solution would be an EU agreement (without the US) with the Russians, affirming the guarantee of neutrality forever for Ukraine, Georgia and Belarus (just as Finland is today and has never been threatened by the Russians), special status for Russians residing in Donbass, as well as ethnic Russians in Georgia, as was done in Chechnya by the Russians themselves. On the other hand, the departure of Russian troops from Ossetia and the return of Donbass to the Ukrainian government. I see NATO as an American tool that has reached the end of the road with this whole event!

Like God will remember all of us and call us home eventually I pray he remembers this man sooner.....🙏

"Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it."-John Lennon

I've got nothing but respect for Russia

GOD PLEASE GIVE..some light to the people.. DON'T let this HAPPEN..!

Ukraine and Russia should avoid conflict, it will be devastating for both sides to get involved in a war, economies will be destroyed, soldiers will be murdered, unemployment and inflation will skyrocket if war happens. Innocent people will suffer because of it. Hence both sides should peacefully resolve the situation.

The dictator in Russia finds it unacceptable to have a democratic, sovereign nation as a neighbor. That’s what this issue is all about.

who else’s is kinda nervous for ww3