Ukraine
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Biden wants Americans to leave Ukraine as soon as possible
Feb 11, 2022As NATO raised the alarm over Russian live-fire drills in Belarus, President Trump stated “things might go crazy rapidly.” In the case of a confrontation, Biden cautioned that the US would not conduct a citizen evacuation.... -
Hopes rise as efforts intensify to defuse Ukraine tensions
Feb 10, 2022As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Baltic leaders in Berlin on Thursday, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to NATO and Poland, hopes are building that attempts to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine are beginning... -
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
Feb 4, 2022On Friday, Russia gained China’s support in its standoff with the West over Ukraine, when Beijing agreed with Moscow that the US-led NATO military alliance should not accept new members. Following a meeting between Russian President... -
Biden, Macron pledge coordination in response to Russia on Ukraine
Feb 3, 2022US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron pledged Wednesday to coordinate their response to Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border, the White House said. In a call made shortly after Macron said... -
In the Ukraine stalemate, the US has deployed 3,000 troops
Feb 3, 2022On Wednesday, the US deployed tens of thousands of troops to eastern Europe to strengthen NATO forces, while French and German leaders announced travels to Moscow to allay Western fears of a Ukrainian invasion. Due to... -
Ukraine has demanded that Russia withdraw its troops
Jan 31, 2022If Moscow is “serious” about de-escalating tensions that have risen amid fears of a Russian invasion, Kyiv urged Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s border and continue dialogue with the West on Sunday. “Russia must... -
US refers Ukraine crisis to UN Security Council
Jan 28, 2022The United States has requested a public meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday to address the crisis in Ukraine, citing Russia’s “threatening behavior.” “More than 100,000 Russian troops are deployed on the Ukrainian... -
US, Germany step up pipeline warnings if Russia invades Ukraine
Jan 28, 2022The US and Germany cautioned Russia on Thursday that if it invades Ukraine, a key gas pipeline will be jeopardized, as Washington expressed hope for a diplomatic solution despite Moscow’s icy words. A day after the... -
Russia ruling party urges leadership to arm Ukraine separatists
Jan 26, 2022According to a senior member of Russia’s ruling party, the country’s leadership should begin arming Ukraine’s separatist-held territories to assist them defend themselves against Western-backed Kyiv authorities. Vladimir Vasilyev, the head of the United Russia faction... -
US, EU coordinate Russia response as Ukraine tensions rise
Jan 24, 2022As Kyiv grumbled that Washington’s decision to withdraw diplomatic families was “premature,” top US diplomat Antony Blinken and European ministers were planning a robust response to any Russian assault into Ukraine on Monday. Tensions are high...