Ukraine

Biden warns Russia’s Vladimir Putin against Ukraine invasion

By Aamer Madhani, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is vowing to make it "very, very difficult" for Russian President Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine, saying his administration is putting together a comprehensive set of initiatives to curb Russian aggression.

WATCH: Press secretary Jen Psaki says White House is preparing for possible Russian Ukraine invasion

By Associated Press

The briefing comes as the number of confirmed cases of the omicron variant rise in the U.S. after the first case was confirmed this week in California.

Ukraine says Russia amassed over 94,000 troops at border

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying they feared it could herald an invasion.

U.S. warns Russia to stay away from Ukraine amid troop buildup

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Kremlin has voiced concern about a possible escalation of fighting in eastern Ukraine's separatist conflict as the U.S. issued a strong warning to Russia to stay away from Ukraine.

Putin demands NATO guarantees not to expand eastward

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Putin’s statement came amid Ukrainian and Western worries about an alleged plan by Moscow to invade Ukraine.

Putin says NATO troops in Ukraine would be a ‘red line’ for Moscow

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Speaking to participants of an online investment forum, the Russian president said that NATO's eastward expansion has threatened Moscow's core security interests.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin asks Moscow to explain troop buildup near Ukraine

By Associated Press

He said the troop buildup has the Pentagon's attention and that the Russians should be “more transparent about what they're up to.”…

Kremlin alleges NATO threats, denies plans to invade Ukraine

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Kremlin has rebuffed allegations that a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow's aggressive intentions.

U.S. presses Russia over troop buildup along Ukraine border

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe said the administration is watching the situation closely and would regard any escalation with deep concern.

Ukraine hits all-time death record amid vaccine hesitancy

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Coronavirus infections and deaths in Ukraine surged to all-time highs Thursday amid a laggard pace of vaccination, with overall inoculations among the lowest in Europe.