VIDEO: With war drums on, Ukrainian president celebrates Valentine's Day with his wife

Gulf Today Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife with a couple of kisses and hugs as western powers suggest that Russia could invade the former Soviet republic on Wednesday.

The Ukrainian leader declared Wednesday — the day US officials warn might mark the start of a feared Russian invasion — national "unity day."

"They tell us that February 16 will be the day of the invasion. We will make this into Unity Day. I have signed the corresponding decree," Zelensky said in a national address.

US intelligence reports briefed to international media suggest that Russia's force around Ukraine's frontiers is now sufficient to launch a meaningful attack.

The reports say the strike could begin at some point after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concludes a round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Tuesday.

US officials say Russia has amassed more than 130,000 soldiers at Ukraine's borders who would start by bombarding the country's big cities and defence positions with missiles before moving in with tanks.