Since invading Ukraine last week, Russian troops have attempted to seize Kyiv, but have been met with strident resistant from Ukrainian forces.
Kremlin Press Office/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesAs a result, US officials believe Putin may escalate the situation, CNN and The Daily Beast reported.US officials believe President Vladimir Putin is so angry with theSince, Russian troops have attempted to seize Kyiv, but have been met with strident resistant from Ukrainian forces.
US officials also told reporters on Monday that they fear Putin will escalate his invasion given the lack of success on the ground. "I fear the way in which Russia is frustrated in achieving its aims on the ground is leading to the use of more indiscriminate fires and as a consequence we're going to see an increase in civilian casualties."
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