John Kirby

WATCH: Pentagon rejects ‘high-risk’ proposal for NATO nations to provide jets to Ukraine

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press, Associated Press

The Pentagon is slamming the door on any plans to provide MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, even through a second country, calling it a "high-risk" venture that would not significantly change the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds news briefing amid Russian attack on Ukraine

By Associated Press

Kirby said U.S. military officials believe a lack of Russian progress in Ukraine's northern and eastern regions is leading Moscow to carry out more long range strikes, with mounting civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing after Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant

By Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Pentagon press secretary John Kirby held a briefing after Russia attacked Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon postpones nuclear missile test in light of Russia’s high alert

By Associated Press

Kirby said the U.S. did not put its nuclear forces on higher alert in response to Putin's move, which the spokesman described as dangerous and unnecessary.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing as Russian forces move towards Kyiv

By Associated Press

The first round of talks aimed at stopping the fighting between Ukraine and Russia have ended with no agreement except to keep talking.

WATCH: Additional U.S. troops to Europe may join NATO response force as Russian attack on Ukraine continues, says Pentagon

By News Desk

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing on Friday amid a Russian attack on Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says Russia troops are ‘in advanced state of readiness’

By Associated Press

Fears of an imminent Russian offensive against its neighbor soared after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country, and the West responded with sanctions.

WATCH: Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin is meeting with NATO in Brussels to discuss Ukraine

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Austin will meet with the presidents, defense ministers and other key leaders in Poland and Lithuania, as well as U.S. forces in those countries.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby calls death of ISIS leader a ‘blow’ to group

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the death of the leader of the violent Islamic State group was a "significant blow" to the militant group.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing as U.S. sends troops to Europe

By Associated Press

Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Europe as a demonstration of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine.