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Blinken Warns Russia: No Progress With “Gun Pointed at Ukraine’s Head”
Top U.S. and Russian officials will meet on Jan. 10 for a "strategic stability dialogue," which Blinken said would only cover bilateral issues.
NATO-Russia Talks Set on Moscow’s Ukraine Border Troop Buildup
U.S. President Joe Biden has rejected a military response in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine but told Russian President Vladimir Putin the U.S. and its allies would impose significant economic sanctions far beyond what they levied when Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 if Russia launches an attack.
Canadian Court Awards $84m To Families Over Plane Shot Down by Iran in 2020
The downing of the plane came in the aftermath of U.S. forces killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Suleimani in a missile strike at Baghdad International Airport in January 2020.
Five Global Powers Pledge to Avoid Nuclear Conflict
"We believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented," said the five permanent U.N. Security Council members China, France, Russia, Britain and the United States, collectively known as the P5.
Blinken Calls For ‘United’ NATO Stance on Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine
In a Sunday phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States and its allies would "respond decisively" should Russia further invade Ukraine.
Biden Tells Ukraine That U.S. Will ‘Respond Decisively’ If Russia Further Invades
Biden and Zelenskiy discussed preparations for a series of upcoming diplomatic meetings to address the crisis, according to the White House.
Biden Accepts Putin Request for Phone Call Ahead of Talks on Ukraine
A senior administration official said they could not speak specifically to why Putin had requested the phone call, but noted that Biden is always prepared to speak directly with his counterparts at times of heightened tensions.
Biden and Putin to Speak on Thursday Amid Ukraine Tensions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters the call was planned for "late Thursday evening," without elaborating.
U.S. Orders Navy Warships to Stay in Mediterranean Sea Region Amid Russia-Ukraine Worries
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on a video call to discuss the issues being raised by both sides, and Biden reportedly warned Putin that his country would face strong sanctions if they acted in a hostile manner toward Ukraine.
Russia Withdraws 10,000 Troops from Ukrainian Border Ahead of Planned Negotiations Next Month
Russia reportedly amassed as many as 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border since November