Jan 28 Watch 7:01 Can the U.S. and Russia agree on Ukraine? Here's the latest on the negotiations By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till, Dan Sagalyn On the Ukraine crisis, there was a sharp juxtaposition Friday as the Pentagon warned that Russian troops could invade at any time, while Ukraine’s president accused the West of sowing panic. Both statements came as Moscow provided its first comments… Continue watching
Jan 27 Russia says dialogue is still possible in Eastern European crisis, but sees "little ground for optimism" By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 8:37 U.S., NATO allies reject major Russian demands, offer different compromise By Nick Schifrin The United States and NATO on Wednesday rejected Russia's demands that Ukraine never be allowed to become a member of NATO, and that the expansion of NATO since 1997 be rolled back. Russian officials said they would study the written… Continue watching
Jan 26 As tensions in Eastern Europe rise, Russia threatens retaliation if demands over Ukraine are not met By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia has warned it would quickly take "retaliatory measures" if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 3:08 Ukraine believes Russian invasion not imminent, but Western allies remain concerned By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Ukraine’s leaders on Monday tried to reassure the country, despite more than 100,000 Russian troops deployed near the nation's northern and eastern borders, and despite new announcements of Russian training exercises. The West considers an invasion as possibly imminent, and… Continue watching
Jan 25 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By News Desk State Department spokesman Ned Price will hold a news briefing on Tuesday, following an announcement from the Pentagon that 8,500 troops would be put on heightened alert due to continued tensions with Russia over Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 25 Ukraine leaders urge calm, say Russian invasion not imminent By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukraine's leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 4:06 U.S. puts troops on high alert as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Layla Quran, Dan Sagalyn It's the most acute crisis between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War, and both sides escalated their military deployments Monday. The United States is putting troops on higher alert, NATO says it will reinforce its… Continue watching
Jan 24 U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension By Lorne Cook, Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: NATO outlines 'deterrence' plan as tensions in Ukraine soar By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO outlined a series of potential troop and ship deployments, Britain said it would withdraw some diplomats from Kyiv, and Ireland warned that upcoming Russian war games off its coast would be unwelcome. Continue reading