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.
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 25 Ukraine leaders urge calm, say Russian invasion not imminent Ukraine's leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.
World Jan 16 Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in 'hybrid war' move Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor.
World Dec 23 Belarus labels local service of U.S.-funded broadcaster extremist Belarus has labeled the local service of U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty extremist and launched a criminal probe against one of its journalists. It's the latest step in a crackdown on independent media.
World Dec 14 Belarus court sentences opposition leader's husband to 18 years in prison Five other opposition activists were sentenced to lengthy prison terms of 14 to 16 years alongside Tsikhanouski.
World Dec 03 Ukraine says Russia amassed over 94,000 troops at border Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying they feared it could herald an invasion.
World Dec 01 Belarus detains journalists, activists in crackdown on dissent KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities in Belarus raided the homes of dozens of journalists and activists Wednesday, according to a human rights group, in what appeared to be the biggest one-day crackdown on dissent in the past three months. Independent…