Decision to Attack

CNN reports "US Defense Secretary says it's apparent Russia has made a decision and is moving into position to conduct an attack."

Probability of Major Escalation With Russia Is Low

Ukraine's Defense Minister, via US News and World reports Estimates Probability of Major Escalation With Russia as Low

"Our intelligence sees every move that could pose a potential threat to Ukraine. We estimate the probability of a large-scale escalation as low," Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov told parliament on Friday.

Propaganda Wars 

There is no reason to believe either of these stories. 

Both sides have reasons to lie. 

Biden wants to be a hero to defuse the crisis and Ukraine does not want to create panic.

Russian Proxies in Eastern Ukraine Mobilize Troops, Kill Two Ukrainian Soldiers