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Ukraine crisis escalates as Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

A senior defense official says President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of 3,000 more U.S. troops to Poland.

Ukrainian Olympian displays sign calling for 'No War in Ukraine'

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

A Ukrainian skeleton athlete flashed a small sign that read "No War in Ukraine" to the cameras as he finished a run at the Beijing Olympics on Friday night.

Doping hearing to decide Russian skater's Olympic fate

By Graham Dunbar, James Ellingworth, Associated Press

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is the heavy favorite in her event, which begins Tuesday.

U.S. airborne infantry troops arrive in Poland amid tensions

By Associated Press

A few dozen elite U.S troops and equipment were seen landing Sunday in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, following President Joe Biden’s orders to deploy 1,700 soldiers there amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Top Biden aide says Ukraine invasion could come 'any day'

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The senior adviser to President Joe Biden offered another stark warning the day after U.S. officials confirmed that Russia has assembled at least 70% of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin…

COVID-19, Russia, rights: China hosts Olympics amid controversy

By PBS NewsHour

Beijing became the first city to host the summer and winter editions of the Olympics. The Games are being held against a backdrop of multiple controversies – a raging pandemic, diplomatic boycotts over China’s human rights record, and the nation’s…

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Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The mission came as the Kremlin has moved troops from Siberia and the Far East to Belarus for sweeping joint drills. The deployment added to the Russian military buildup near Ukraine, fueling Western fears of a possible invasion.

U.S. intel suggests Russia is plotting false flag attack in Ukraine as pretext for invasion

By Aamer Madhani, Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is concerned about Russia's continued military buildup around Ukraine.

WATCH: State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price hold news briefing

By News Desk

State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Wednesday.

WATCH: U.S. Helsinki Commission holds hearing on 'Russia's Assault on Ukraine'

By News Desk and Associated Press

Speakers at the hearing included Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Fiona Hill, Center for European Policy Analysis Pershing Chair Ben Hodges and U.S. Institute of Peace Vice President William Taylor.