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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.

U.S. to send 2,000 additional troops to Europe to reassure allies, Pentagon says

By Aamer Madhani, Lorne Cook, Dasha Litvinova, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Pentagon says President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week, and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania.

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.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing

By Associated Press

The Pentagon said Tuesday there are no announcements of "deployment orders or troop movements with respect to the situation in Ukraine.

Putin says U.S. has ignored Russian demands but said talks are still possible

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands but Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine.