Secretary Blinken assists in diplomatic efforts. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Germany heading the U.S. delegation attending the Munich Security Conference. She is meeting with heads of…
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Defense Secretary Austin in Europe
Meetings are scheduled with NATO and U.S. troops. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Europe Tuesday for meetings with NATO defense ministers in Belgium as Russia’s intentions toward…
Read MorePentagon Says Russia Continues Military Buildup
Diplomats continue to meet. According to the Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, Russia continues to send additional military capabilities along its border with Ukraine and is holding military…
Read MoreVice President to Attend Munich Security Conference
Russia-Ukraine tensions high on the agenda. Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a series of in-person meetings with U.S. allies and partners at the Munich Security Conference next…
Read MoreU.S. Orders 3,000 Troops to Europe
Destinations are Poland, Germany, and Romania. President Biden has directed the Pentagon to deploy more than 3,000 American troops to bolster the defense of European allies in the…
Read MoreSecretary of State Speaks with Chinese Foreign Minister
China lends support to Russia’s security concerns. In a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Chinese foreign minister called for the United States to yield to…
Read MorePentagon Calls “Heightened Alert”
Tells 8,500 U.S. troops to be ready for possible deployment. The Pentagon has put 8,500 American troops on heightened alert for the possibility of deployment to bolster NATO…
Read MoreU.S. Carrier Participates in NATO Military Exercise
Multiple nations will participate in “Neptune Strike ’22” in the Mediterranean Sea. On Monday, the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group will launch a 12-day maritime exercise…
Read MoreState Department Reports on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Deputy Secretary of State Sherman outlines the status. On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke of the discussions that have taken place this week regarding Russia…
Read MoreU.S., Russia and NATO Remain at Odds Over Ukraine
Parties are pessimistic about a quick resolution. In high-level diplomatic meetings on Monday, the United States and Russia did not reach an agreement over Ukraine. The U.S. dismissed…
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