Some are reporting that the United States has promised additional military capabilities are promised to NATO allies around Ukraine. Here is the likely quote in context: [U.S.] says add. elements ARE POSSIBLE in these countries, & add. military capabilities (Emphasis added)

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Russia threatens military response if demands are not met. - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-123881

Japan says it could exercise "self defense" if China attacks a U.S. vessel in a Taiwan conflict.

The previous post is in error. It was the former PM who said that.

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Russia willing to accept "great difficulty...great economic costs" to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO.

DEFCON Warning System Director - "People had better be paying attention to what Russia is saying about Ukraine."

Source of Russian quote that it will accept "difficulty" to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/russia-says-it-is-willing-to-endure-difficulty-and-economic-cost-to-prevent-ukraine-from-joining-nato.15437/

Russia broadens security demands from West, seeking to curb U.S. and NATO influence on borders - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/17/russia-broadens-security-demands-from-west-seeking-to-curb-u-s-and-nato-influence-on-borders/

Russia to begin "creating counter-threats" should NATO not accept Russian proposals of security guarantees. https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124167

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United States warns against travel to Ukraine due to threats from Russia (as well as Covid) - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124273

DEFCON Warning System – Update 12/20/21 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/21/defcon-warning-system-update-12-20-21/

Report that Russia and the United States are to begin talks on security guarantees - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/defcon-4-european-crisis-reports-only.15408/post-124421

Putin and Xi Show United Front Amid Rising Tensions With U.S. - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/23/putin-and-xi-show-united-front-amid-rising-tensions-with-u-s/

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Reports of Russia pulling troops away from Ukraine border are likely misinterpreting the data. Necessary forces are still in place. - https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/discussion-eastern-european-crises.15363/post-124656

DEFCON Warning System Digest – Ask Me Anything 2021 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/12/29/defcon-warning-system-digest-ask-me-anything-2021/

The United States and Russia discuss nuclear war and how it must be avoided over Ukraine. The idea that nuclear war was even brought up indicated at least one side is seeing the potential for military conflict.