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.

WATCH: Ukraine's leader takes U.N. to task as 'retired superhero'

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy certainly wasn't the only world leader at this week's U.N. General Assembly meeting to paint a dire picture of international relations.

Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case

By Jim Mustian, Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A Florida businessman who gained notoriety for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine has pleaded guilty to seeking illegal foreign campaign contributions in an effort to build a marijuana business in the U.S.

WATCH: Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

By Aamer Madhani, Lynn Berry, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Biden didn't mention Afghanistan in his brief appearance with Zelenskyy before the media. But he highlighted his concerns about Russian aggression in the region.

U.S. commits to $60 million in aid to Ukraine before White House visit

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The United States is promising up to $60 million in military aid to Ukraine in advance of a White House meeting this week between President Joe Biden and his counterpart in Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.