Feb 24 Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia, saying Putin 'chose this war' By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia's Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and his country will bear the consequences. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: Biden announces new sanctions against Russia By Associated Press The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs, and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs… Continue reading
Feb 23 Biden condemns Russia for 'unjustified attack' on Ukraine By Associated Press Biden says he plans to speak to the American people Thursday after a meeting of the Group of Seven leaders. More sanctions against Russia are expected to be announced Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 23 Majority in U.S. oppose major role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says AP-NORC poll By Nomaan Merchant, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press President Joe Biden has acknowledged a growing likelihood that war in Eastern Europe would affect Americans even if U.S. troops don't deploy to Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancels plans to meet with Russian counterpart By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has cancelled plans to meet his Russian counterpart in Geneva later this week as Russia presses ahead with recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing on Tuesday following remarks by President Joe Biden promising stiff sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Biden announces $35 million investment to help supply chain resiliency By Associated Press Biden announced a $35 million investment in the domestic production of minerals and materials that are needed to create a wide range of technological devices, including computers, batteries, smartphones, vehicles and home appliances. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks By Associated Press Biden joined the 27 European Union members who unanimously agreed on Tuesday to levy their own initial set of sanctions targeting Russian officials over their actions in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 21 As Putin and Biden agree 'in principle' to meet, where does crisis in Ukraine stand? By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press World leaders are making another diplomatic push in hopes of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as heavy shelling continues in Ukraine's east. Continue reading
Feb 18 Biden signs stopgap spending bill averting government shutdown By Zeke Miller, Alan Fram, Associated Press Both parties hope the short-term measure will be the last one needed as negotiators craft compromise bills to finance federal agencies through Sept. 30. Continue reading