World Feb 21 Putin considers recognizing separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, threatening more tensions Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide later whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
Politics Feb 18 WATCH: Biden is ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine in ‘coming days’ After weeks of saying the U.S. wasn’t sure if Putin had made the final decision to launch a widespread invasion, Biden said that assessment had changed, citing the Americans' “significant intelligence capability.”…
World Feb 17 Amid fears of invasion, tensions flare in Ukraine region with Russia-backed rebels Amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions have also soared in the country's east, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists.
World Feb 16 Ukraine holds national day of unity as West says Russian threat remains high Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity, while the West said it saw no sign of a promised pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine’s borders despite Kremlin declarations of a withdrawal.
Nation Feb 15 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks amid escalating tension between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia In remarks at the White House, Biden promised that the U.S. would continue to give diplomacy "every chance” to prevent a Russian invasion, but he struck a skeptical tone about Moscow's intentions.
Politics Feb 14 WATCH: White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds briefing amid Ukraine tensions The Kremlin is signaling it is ready to keep talking with the West about security grievances that led to the current Ukraine crisis, offering hope that Russia might not invade its beleaguered neighbor within days as the U.S. and Europe…
World Feb 14 As war over Ukraine looms, Kremlin signals more diplomacy with West Russia's top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to keep talking with the West on Moscow's security demands, a signal from the Kremlin that it intends to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S. warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Politics Feb 07 Biden says no Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine Biden made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, shortly after the two leaders met for talks about the simmering crisis.
Politics Feb 07 WATCH: Biden holds a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
World Feb 05 Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions The mission came as the Kremlin has moved troops from Siberia and the Far East to Belarus for sweeping joint drills. The deployment added to the Russian military buildup near Ukraine, fueling Western fears of a possible invasion.