Ukraine

U.S. and Russia aim to calm tensions over Ukraine crisis

By Matthew Lee, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The United States and Russia sought to lower the temperature in a standoff over Ukraine, even as they reported no breakthroughs in high-level talks aimed at preventing a feared Russian invasion.

WATCH: ‘Any assembled Russian units move across the Ukrainian border, that is an invasion,” says Biden

By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

U.S. President Joe Biden says any Russian troop movements across Ukraine's border would constitute an invasion, saying that Moscow would "pay a heavy price" for such an action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”…

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.

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.