Russia could invade Ukraine within a month: White House after cyber-attacks
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The White House on Friday released a statement on the recent cyber operations conducted by Russia against Ukraine and said that the pattern of attacks being monitored by its agencies signals a possible invasion by the former within a month.“Intelligence agencies monitoring Russian cyber operations against Ukraine believe Russia’s pattern of activity could signal a ground invasion of Ukraine within the next 30 days,” said White House in a statement. The cyberattack, which the Ukrainian state security service said showed signs of Russian involvement, unfolded hours after security talks between Ukraine and Russia.White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the United States was concerned that Russia was preparing for the possibility of a new military assault. However, Moscow constantly denied the claims of a possible cyberattack though it has amassed more than 100,000 troops on its neighbour`s frontiers and on Friday released pictures of more of its forces on the move. The tensions started when Ukrainian deposed their pro-Russian president in early 2014 leading Russia to move in, seize and annex Ukraine's southern Crimean peninsula and later the Donbas.The conflict remains active to this day despite the placement of a shaky ceasefire.