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Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions For ‘Premeditated’ Ukraine Attack
"This is a premeditated attack," Biden told reporters at the White House. "Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences."
Biden Sanctions Yemen’s Houthi-Financing Network Amid Increase in Terrorist Attacks
Critics of the administration’s decision say that delisting the Houthis has emboldened the group to carry out terrorist attacks, most recently against a commercial airport in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 10 that injured at least a dozen civilians.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Get Congressional Approval Before Sending Troops to Ukraine
The president has ordered some forces to be deployed or repositioned to NATO's eastern flank
Biden Sends Troops to Baltics, F-35s To NATO’s Eastern Flank -U.S. Official
Washington had consulted with allies on the decision to cancel the talks, scheduled to take place in Europe, before informing Lavrov in a letter on Tuesday, Blinken said.
Biden, Allies Launch Sanctions Against Russia
Biden called the moves the first set of significant measures taken in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision a day earlier to recognize as independent, and aid militarily, breakaway regions in southeastern Ukraine.
U.S.’ Blinken Cancels Meeting with Lavrov, Says Russian Moves Are ‘Rejection of Diplomacy’
Washington had consulted with allies on the decision to cancel the talks, scheduled to take place in Europe, before informing Lavrov in a letter on Tuesday, Blinken said.
Markets Brace for Heavy Falls as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates
Analysts were also warning of the wider impact on global market confidence, which along with the pressures of fast-rising global borrowing costs this year, has already been hit by the tensions.
Ukraine Wants Peace but Won’t Give Up Its Land to Russia, President Says
Zelenskiy's administration has voiced frustration at the West's unwillingness to impose preemptive sanctions after Russia massed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks.
U.S. Relocates Ukraine Embassy Staff to Poland
The U.S. has warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time, as Moscow has amassed as many as 190,000 troops near Ukraine.
U.S. Has Discussed Plans for Ukrainian Leader to Leave Kyiv If Russia Invades: Report
The U.S. also said that it has "credible information" that Russian forces have identified Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" in the event of an invasion