Security for Ukraine is at the top of the president’s agenda. A virtual summit of Eastern European NATO states is being held in the Romanian capital Bucharest Monday.…
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Secretary Blinken to Visit Ukraine
He will affirm “unwavering U.S. support.” The State Department has announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine May 5th and 6th. He will meet with the…
Read MoreRussia Orders Troops to Withdraw from Ukraine Border
Move could help de-escalate tensions with the West. A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned adversaries that Moscow would deliver a swift and harsh response to any…
Read MoreWhite House Announces Virtual Climate Summit
40 Heads of State to attend Earth Day meeting The White House announced on Wednesday that all 40 heads of state who were invited to join an Earth…
Read MoreU.S. Places New Sanctions on Russia
Actions are in response to cyberattacks and election interference. On Thursday, President Biden announced that new sanctions would be put in place on Russian nationals. White House Press…
Read MoreU.S. Military to Build Facilities in Norway
Norwegian parliament must approve agreement. On Friday, the U.S. government and Norway signed an agreement that will let the United States build military facilities at three Norwegian airfields…
Read MoreSecretary of State Heads for NATO Meetings
Concerns grow over Russian military building on Ukraine border. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Brussels again this week to meet with NATO and European Union…
Read MoreRussia Building Military Presence in the Arctic
U.S. officials voice concerns over increased weapons testing. U.S. military and civilian officials have voiced concerns about the build-up of the Russian military on the Arctic coast of…
Read MorePentagon Prepares for Russian Military Action
Response over recent build-up of military. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it has begun preparations to address the growing threat of Russian military build-up in Eastern Europe.…
Read MorePresident Biden Holds Call with Ukrainian President
Leaders committed to strengthening ties in the future. On Friday, President Biden spoke with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine about the two nations’ relationship with one another and their…
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