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.
World Feb 01 Putin says U.S. has ignored Russian demands but said talks are still possible Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands but Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine.
Nation Jan 28 Austin says Putin now has enough troops on border to use forces against Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Russia has arrayed enough military forces along Ukraine's borders to provide Moscow with a complete range of options, including moves short of a full-scale invasion.
Nation Jan 28 WATCH: ‘Still time and space for diplomacy’ with Russia on Ukraine, says Defense Secretary Austin Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley will hold a news briefing on Friday amid continued tension between the United States, Russia and Ukraine.