Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
Russia Denies Responding To US Proposal After Heated UN Exchange
Russian officials denied they sent a response to a U.S. proposal aiming to deescalate the conflict at the Ukrainian border just one day after a tense exchange at the U.N. Security Council,…
US prepared to sanction Russian elites close to Putin if Russia invades Ukraine
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON – The United States and its allies have prepared a list of Russian elites in or near Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle to hit with economic sanctions…
Explainer-Can the U.N. do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis?
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council is due to meet in public on Monday, at the request of the United States, to discuss Russia’s troop build-up on the…
UK plans to broaden scope of sanctions it could apply to Russia -Truss
By Kylie MacLellan LONDON – The British government will introduce new legislation this week to broaden the scope of sanctions it can apply to Russia in an effort to deter aggression towards…
Russia to challenge NATO on security pledge – Lavrov
MOSCOW – Russia will ask NATO to clarify whether it intends to implement key security commitments, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday, after Moscow said the alliance’s response to its demands…
NATO chief says no plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades
LONDON – NATO has no plans to deploy combat troops to non-NATO member Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday. Asked on BBC Television…
Russia Sends Medical Units To Front Lines At Ukrainian Border
Russia sent medical units to its front lines at the Ukrainian border, fueling speculation Russia is on the precipice of an invasion, The Wall Street Journal reported. The deployment of medical units…
State Department Says Nord Stream 2 ‘Will Not Move Forward’ If Russia Invades Ukraine
State Department spokesperson Ned Price threatened the status of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline during an interview with NPR on Wednesday, saying the project “will not move forward” should Russia invade Ukraine,…
Are We Headed For A War With Russia? Former Force Recon Marine Weighs In
Samantha Renck on January 27, 2022 Former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux shared his predictions for what will happen between Russia and Ukraine, his message to President Joe Biden and more. WATCH:…
Crypto giant Binance hopes Russia will help regional growth
By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW – Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, wants to expand in Russia and neighbouring states where it sees prospects for new regulations that will boost its business, an…
Russia likely to stay on diplomatic track for next two weeks – Ukraine
By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN -Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track with Kyiv and the West for at least two weeks but will continue efforts to destabilise Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign…
Explainer-What are NATO’s next steps if Russia invades Ukraine?
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS – NATO allies are putting forces on standby https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-sends-ships-jets-eastern-europe-ukraine-crisis-2022-01-24 and sending reinforcements to eastern Europe in response to Russia’s buildup of more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s borders.…
Explainer-How Western sanctions might target Russia
By Karin Strohecker – Western countries have threatened to impose new financial and economic sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine. Russia, which denies planning an invasion after massing troops near Ukraine,…
Russia puts jailed Kremlin critic Navalny’s brother on wanted list
MOSCOW – Russia has put the brother of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on a wanted list, according to interior ministry records, as he faces a summons for a court hearing that…
U.S. companies push Biden, Congress for caution on Russia sanctions
By Andrea Shalal and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden has threatened to impose devastating sanctions on Russia if leader Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, but some big companies and business…
U.S. should consider ‘safe harbor’ from Russia sanctions for some companies – trade group
WASHINGTON – A trade group representing Chevron, General Electric and other big U.S. corporations that do business in Russia is asking the White House to consider giving U.S. companies time to fulfill…
Russia adds Putin critic Navalny to list of ‘terrorists and extremists’
MOSCOW – Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies were added on Tuesday to an official list of “terrorists and extremists”, the latest in a series of moves…
Biden Briefed On Military Deployment Near Ukraine As Diplomacy With Russia Fails
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin briefed President Joe Biden on Saturday about how the U.S. could respond to Russian aggression toward Ukraine, including military action in advance of a potential invasion, a defense…
Explainer-The U.S. export rule that hammered Huawei teed up to hit Russia
– The Biden administration is readying a U.S. export rule used against Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei that could curb Russia’s access to global electronics supplies if President Vladimir Putin decides to…
U.S. shortens extension of GAZ Group licenses over tensions with Russia
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday shortened the usual extension of two general licenses for Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ Group, a Treasury official told Reuters, as the United States…
Blinken: Russia Threatens Ukraine’s ‘Right to Exist’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the stakes are high for Ukraine as tension with Russia escalates, noting that the situation threatens its “right to exist.” “This is not only about a…
Ukraine Hit By Cyberattack, Russia Amasses More Troops As Biden-Putin Talks Stagnate
A cyberattack struck the Ukrainian government on Thursday, leaving a warning to “be afraid and expect the worst” on government websites, Reuters reported. The attack hit the foreign ministry, the cabinet of…
Kazakh Leader Calls Protests An ‘Attempted Coup,’ Russia Calls Them International Terrorism
The president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, called the protests and violence that ignited in his country on Jan 2. an “attempted coup,” BBC News reported. Tokayev told members of an alliance between…
Biden Admin Recruited Russia Hawks To Prepare For Talks Over Ukraine
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan consulted with a group of Russia experts advocating for more military support for Ukraine before bilateral talks that began Monday, Axios reported. The experts, known for their…
European Natural Gas Prices Surge Higher As Russia Withholds More Supply
The price of natural gas skyrocketed more than 30% in Europe on Tuesday after Russia continued to withhold key supplies with winter weather approaching. While the price, measured by the Dutch natural…
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