Ukraine-Russia conflict: Pentagon places 8,500 troops on standby
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
Russian invasion of Ukraine concerns soaring, here’s what’s happening
Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.
U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
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 amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
Russia denies British claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
Russia has denied a British claim that it's seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government with pro-Moscow group, Britain says
The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Families of US Embassy personnel in Ukraine ordered to begin evacuating as soon as Monday: officials
The State Department has ordered families of U.S. Embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday, U.S. officials tell Fox News.
US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin country could pay 'dear price'
President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that Russia could pay a "dear price" if Russia invades Ukraine.
Russia moves 'unspecified number of troops' towards Ukraine amid heightened tensions
Russian officials say Moscow is sending an unspecified number of troops from the country’s far east to Belarus for major joint military drills.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: What's behind the recent tensions?
Here’s a look at the roots of the Russia-Ukraine standoff, Russia’s latest military buildup and more background on the tensions.
Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
Ukraine leader alleges Russia-backed coup planned for next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is alleging that his country’s intelligence service has uncovered plans for a Russia-backed coup d’etat in Ukraine next week that involves one of the country’s richest oligarchs.