Feb 22 Biden calls Putin's suspension of nuclear arms treaty a 'big mistake' By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin made a "big mistake" by suspending his country's participation in the the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Biden concludes trip to Poland, Ukraine By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press One month into the invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden declared that sanctions against Russia had rendered the ruble almost immediately "to rubble." U.S. officials say Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world. Continue reading
Feb 22 Russia, China display close ties amid concerns Beijing may offer more support to Kremlin in Ukraine By Associated Press Relations between Russia and the West are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and ties between China and the U.S. are also under strain. Continue reading
Feb 21 Are sanctions against Russia making a difference? By Noah Berman, Anshu Siripurapu, Council on Foreign Relations The United States and its allies have imposed harsh economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. One year after the invasion began, here’s what they have achieved and where critics say they’ve fallen short. Continue reading
Feb 21 How countries have continued to support the war in Ukraine after a year of fighting By Stephen Sestanovich, Council on Foreign Relations Governments most directly affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine all worry about sustaining domestic support for their policies. One year in, however, they have managed this problem with surprising success. Continue reading
Feb 21 Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist pressure from the West By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia's security head has held talks with the Chinese Communist Party's foreign policy chief, saying Moscow and Beijing must deepen their cooperation in the face of Western pressure. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin suspends Russian involvement in nuclear arms pact over Ukraine tensions By Associated Press Speaking in his state-of-the-nation address, Putin also said that Russia should stand ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. does so, a move that would end a global ban on nuclear weapons tests in place since the end… Continue reading
Feb 21 WATCH: Biden in Poland promises U.S. and allies 'have Ukraine's back' By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden, in Poland after his lightning trip to Ukraine, is declaring that there are "hard and bitter days ahead" in fighting off Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Feb 20 34 nations call on International Olympic Committee to clarify neutrality on Russia By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The governments of 34 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year's Paris Olympics. Continue reading
Feb 20 Moscow downplays significance of Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Russian officials and state media have downplayed President Joe Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, painting Kyiv as a U.S. puppet and maintaining Moscow's forces will prevail despite Washington's pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine. Continue reading