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Russia Cracks Down on Home Front as Its Troops Invade Ukraine
Russia arrests more than 1,600 anti-war protesters
U.S. Hits Major Russian Banks with Sanctions Over Invasion of Ukraine
The restrictions aim to hurt the Russian economy by blocking Sberbank from processing and settling payments within the U.S. financial system.
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, 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. Embassy in Moscow Urges Americans to Avoid Crowds, Cites “Threats of Attacks” In Major Urban Areas
The U.S. embassy in Moscow on Sunday issued a security warning regarding possible threats to Americans in Moscow and St.…
U.S. Embassy Tells Americans: Have an Evacuation Plan from Russia
"Review your personal security plans," the embassy said.
Biden and Putin are Live Blogging Pre-war
U.S. officials have been releasing intelligence for weeks about alleged Russian plans to build a pretext for war.
New Russian Deployments of Armored Equipment and Troops Near Ukraine
Images on Sunday showed most of the combat units and support equipment at Soloti had departed.
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.