US lawmakers told Russian forces will likely overrun Ukraine’s defenses

US officials warn Congress members that a second wave of Russian invasion forces will likely overrun Ukrainian defenses, CNN reports.

The officials warn the lawmakers in classified briefings, the network says, citing two people familiar with the briefings.

They say Russia will probably besiege Kyiv and engage in brutal urban combat, one source said.

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