Browsing Tag
Joe Biden
198 posts
Biden Vows to ‘Rally the World’ Against Russia if Ukraine is Invaded
The U.S. announced Monday it's closing its embassy in Kyiv and relocating all remaining staff members to Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border.
Some Russian Troops Moved to Firing Positions Near Ukraine, Putin Said Be Ready by Wednesday: Sources
If Russia attacks, the U.S. believes it would be quick and brutal, sources said.
Ukraine Calls Russia’s Bluff Over Claims Troops Being Pulled Back
Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday that units of the Western and Southern military districts are beginning to return from training to base stations by rail and road.
Biden to Putin: Step Back from the Brink of War with Ukraine
He warned that a Russian invasion would cause "consequences here at home,” including energy costs.
Taliban Call on Biden to Reverse Move to Halve Frozen Afghan Funds
Biden's plan calls for half of the funds to remain in the United States subject to ongoing litigation by U.S. victims of terrorism, including relatives of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, hijacking attacks.
GOP Faces Hurdles in Blocking a Biden Iran Deal
Republicans are deeply skeptical of the Biden administration’s negotiations with Tehran, which has amped up its nuclear program, expanded its missile arsenals and supported terrorist proxies and their attacks in the Middle East.
Biden Says States Easing Mask Mandates ‘Probably Premature’
Still, the developments have put the White House in an awkward position. The CDC continues to recommend mask use in areas of high and substantial transmission, which applies to most of the country.
Republican Senators Threaten to Block Iran Deal
Administration officials have expressed cautious optimism that the U.S. and Iran are getting close to an agreement on a pathway for both sides to return to the JCPOA, which would require the U.S. to lift sanctions and Iran to dispose of its excess nuclear material and infrastructure.
Biden Pledges End to Nord Stream 2 If Russia Invades Ukraine
Scholz doesn't directly confirm plans for controversial pipeline
In Phone Call, Bennett and Biden Discuss ‘Steps to Block Iranian Nuclear Program’
Premier’s office says conversation also addresses US killing of Islamic State leader and Russia-Ukraine conflict; Biden likely to visit later this year