Secretary Blinken continues diplomatic efforts. President Biden’s administration said Wednesday it is providing an additional $200 million in defensive military aid to Ukraine amid increasing concerns of an…
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Treasury Department Sanctions 5 North Korean Nationals
Response to providing supplies for ballistic missiles. On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced U.S. sanctions against five North Korean individuals, one in Russia and four in China, who…
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U.S. Intelligence Concerned By Putin Calculations
They fear Russia is preparing an operation to justify invading Ukraine. The United States has information that indicates Russia has prepositioned a group of operatives to conduct a…
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State 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…
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U.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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Diplomatic Talks Over Ukraine Begin
Tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount. Delegations from the United States and Russia have kicked off a week of talks Monday in Geneva. It is expected…
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President Reassures Ukraine of Support
Support of NATO and the OSCE also promised President Joe Biden continues to discuss a possible Russian invasion in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The White House…
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State Department Cautious About Iranian Nuclear Deal
Responds to optimism of Iran and Russia. On Tuesday, the U.S. expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about talks in Vienna to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear…
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President Biden Holds High Stakes Call with Russia President Putin
The president said that U.S. and allies will respond “decisively” if Russia invades Ukraine. Growing concerns over Moscow’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine was the subject…
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Defense Secretary Orders Warships to Remain in Mediterranean
He cites need for U.S. presence in Europe. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered American warships to stay in the Mediterranean as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue. The USS Harry…
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