Jan 20 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing on Thursday following President Joe Biden's remarks on Ukraine and the defeat of Democrats' attempt to reform the filibuster to pass voting legislation. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Secretary Blinken gives remarks on tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that there would be a "swift, severe" response from the United States and its allies if Russia sends military forces into Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 18 Russia moves additional troops amid Ukraine tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The move further beefs up Russian military assets near Ukraine amid Western fears of an invasion. Russia's deputy defense minister said Tuesday the war games are intended to practice a joint response to external threats. Continue reading
Jan 16 Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. Continue reading
Jan 14 Cyberattack in Ukraine targets government websites By Associated Press The websites of the country's Cabinet, seven ministries, the Treasury, the National Emergency Service and the state services website, where Ukrainians' electronic passports and vaccination certificates are stored, were temporarily unavailable Friday as a result of the hack. Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea said Wednesday its leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful flight test of a hypersonic missile he claimed would remarkably increase the country’s nuclear “war deterrent.”… Continue reading
Jan 11 Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations. Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid talks with Russia By Associated Press Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week. Continue reading
Jan 10 No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading