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Talk of Imminent Iran Deal Is “Very Premature,” U.S. Official Says
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday that Iran is "optimistic" but won’t cross its red lines in the Vienna talks.
U.S. Justice Department to End Trump-Era Program Targeting Threats Posed by China
Critics have said the initiative, put in place during former President Donald Trump's administration, amounted to racial profiling and that it created a culture of fear that has chilled scientific research.
Five Things to Know About Nord Stream 2 Shutdown
Experts have said the proxy fight over the pipeline could mean a conflict where both sides use energy supplies and transportation as leverage amid the broader geopolitical fight.
Putin: Countries That Interfere with Russia Will Face ‘Consequences They Have Never Seen’
Putin blamed NATO for the escalation because the defense bloc wouldn’t give guarantees of security and prevent Ukraine from joining.
Biden Says U.S., Allies Will Respond To ‘Unjustified’ Attack by Russia on Ukraine
Biden said he would monitor the situation from the White House before meeting online with his counterparts from the Group of Seven advanced economies early on Thursday.
Explosions Rock Ukrainian Cities as Russia Launches Military Operation
Putin says move to protect Donbas aimed at ‘demilitarization’ and ‘denazification,’ warns foreign countries against interfering; missiles said to hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and elsewhere
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine with Strikes on Major Cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had carried out missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and border guards, and that explosions had been heard in many cities. An official also reported non-stop cyber attacks.
Pentagon Approves Request for National Guard Deployment Ahead of DC Trucker Convoy
According to the DOD, the approval will allow about 400 D.C. National Guard members to "provide support at designated traffic posts, provide command and control, and cover sustainment requirements."
Images Show New Deployment of Military Vehicles in Belarus -Maxar
Heavy equipment transporters, used for moving tanks, artillery and other heavy equipment, were seen near the Ukraine border in western Russia, as well as several new deployments of troops, according to Maxar.
Russia to Evacuate Embassy Staff from Ukraine as Putin Signals War Is Coming
Putin said at a press conference on Tuesday that Russian forces may not immediately advance into the two "republics," but that "it is impossible to predict the scenario that will unfold."