Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border, US official says
Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region.
Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
US moves Ukraine embassy operations out of Kyiv amid fears of Russian invasion
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.
Russia urges more talks with West during Ukraine tensions
Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to keep talking with the West to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S. warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Over 130,000 Russian troops now staged outside Ukraine, US official says
A U.S. official updated the Biden administration's estimate for how many Russian forces are now staged near Ukraine's borders to more than 130,000, up from the more than 100,000 the U.S. has cited publicly in previous weeks.
Ukraine Olympic team calls for peace amid Russia tension, IOC wants no protests
The Ukrainian Olympic team has followed the lead of one of their teammates in calling for peace amid a Russian tension with Ukraine.
Ukraine's president asks for evidence on new Russia invasion warnings
Ukraine’s president is playing down intensified warnings of a possible Russian invasion within days, saying he had yet to see convincing evidence.
In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears
U.S. officials say the State Department plans to announce early Saturday that all American staff at the Kyiv embassy will be required to leave the country ahead of a feared Russian invasion
White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away
The White House announced it is urging Americans to leave Ukraine within the next "24 to 48" hours.
It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland
Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
Ukrainian rebel region residents encouraged to join Russian army, lawmaker says
A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine to join the Russian army.
Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe soon as Ukraine turmoil intensifies
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
Ukrainian serviceman kills 4 fellow soldiers, 1 civilian, Interior Ministry says
The soldier was on guard duty when he opened fire on his fellow soldiers.
Russia prepared to retaliate if Ukraine demands not met, foreign minister says
Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.
Ukraine says Russian invasion not imminent, urges calm
Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.