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.
World Jan 27 Russia says dialogue is still possible in Eastern European crisis, but sees "little ground for optimism" The Kremlin says the U.S. rejection of Russia's main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine leaves "little ground for optimism," but added that dialogue was still possible.
World Jan 26 As tensions in Eastern Europe rise, Russia threatens retaliation if demands over Ukraine are not met Russia has warned it would quickly take "retaliatory measures" if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine.
World Jan 22 Russia toughens its posture amid Ukraine tensions With tens of thousands of Russian troops positioned near Ukraine, the Kremlin has kept the U.S. and its allies guessing about its next moves in the worst security crisis to emerge between Moscow and the West since the Cold War.