NEW YORK — An eight-year-long conflict between Ukraine and Russia is coming to a boiling point.

What You Need To Know

  • Ukrainian military personnel say a war with Russia could break out this week

  • U.S. officials estimate there are more than 130,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's border

  • Ukraine received 180 tons of ammunition from the U.S. government on Sunday

“Since it’s getting very close to becoming a possible war, people are mobilizing," said Ivanka Zajac, who has been gathering supplies for the Ukrainian military as they prepare for a possible war with Russia.

“Supplies were anywhere from boots to uniforms to medical tourniquets, backpacks," said Zajac.

Zajac serves as President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. She says she's in constant contact with doctors, diplomats and soldiers.

“I feel confident that the Ukrainian military are prepared in all directions, be it from the north, the east, the south," said Zajac.

On Sunday, Zajac spoke to Anton Shevchuk, a doctor in Ukraine who is part of the first volunteer battalion going to the front lines.

“We have many angry feelings towards Russians and we want to take revenge," Shevchuk said.

He and his medical brigade are preparing for war, waiting to hear where they will be stationed.

“We’re gonna fight for our country, we go to the glory for our country," Shevchuk said.

U.S. officials estimate there are close to 150,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's border. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims western countries are spreading disinformation. The U.S. State Department says it's preparing for a "worst case scenario."

"If Moscow chooses the path of aggression and further invades Ukraine, the response in the United States and our allies will be swift," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. "It will be united. It will be severe."

On Sunday, Ukraine received 180 tons of ammunition from the U.S. But whether it be artillery shipments from the federal government or boxes of toilet paper from everyday New Yorkers, Zajac says no donation is too small.

“This is what we can do from here. This is what I can do and it’s just a passionate feeling that I need to help them and support," Zajac said.

New Yorkers can help in humanitarian efforts by donating to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America through UCCA.org.