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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U.S. and Russia to Hold Ukraine Talks
NATO talks are likely ahead. A spokesman for President Biden’s administration announced Monday that U.S. and Russian officials will hold security talks on January 10 to discuss concerns…
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White House Schedules Biden-Putin Talk Thursday
Situation on Ukraine border tops the agenda. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said Wednesday that President Joe Biden will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on…
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President Biden warns Russia that there will be consequences if Russia continues its presence in Ukraine A high-stakes virtual meeting was held Tuesday morning between President Biden and Russian President…
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Concerned Over Russia
Indicators of Russian military moves are “worrying,” he said. Army General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. is tracking through indicators and…
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Secretaries of Defense and State Concerned About Ukraine
Secretary Austin calls for an international response if Russia invades Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, while on a trip to South Korea Thursday, said he is calling…
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U.S. and NATO Considering Response to Russia
Military build-up along Ukrainian border is becoming a growing concern. The foreign ministers of NATO are meeting in Latvia to determine a response to Russia’s military buildup around…
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President Ponders Sending Help to Ukraine
The administration considers sending American military advisers. Russia staged military drills in the Black Sea south of Ukraine on Wednesday, saying it needed to sharpen the combat-readiness of…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Ukrainian Counterpart
Russia’s pressure on that nation is central in discussions. Last week, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov met with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. Ukraine is still…
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