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Joe Biden March 24, 2022

Biden insists Russia sanctions never meant to deter Putin from invading Ukraine despite prior messaging

President Biden suggested Wednesday that the steps he and his administration have taken to push back on Russia's war with Ukraine were not meant to deter the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iran March 21, 2022

Iran leader signals support for nuclear talks at critical stage

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations as talks between the world leaders seem to be nearing completion.

Ukraine March 21, 2022

EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely

The European Union accused Russia of committing war crimes, but new sanctions against Moscow seem unlikely, despite the EU's push to hold guilty parties accountable.

China March 16, 2022

Chinese official expresses support for Ukraine: 'We have seen how great the unity of the Ukrainian people is'

Despite fears that China may help Russia avoid economic sanctions and even provide military support to Putin's regime, China's ambassador to Ukraine told officials in the western city of Lviv this week that his country will support Ukraine both economically and politically.

Russia March 16, 2022

Russian oligarch's superyacht reportedly stranded in Norway because no one will fuel it

A superyacht owned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, a former KGB agent and longtime ally of Vladimir Putin, is currently stuck at a Norwegian port because no one will sell it fuel.

Russia March 15, 2022

War in Ukraine disrupts key supply chains - and lives

Russia's war on Ukraine has upset the global economy and production of raw materials, from steel to gas.

Russia March 15, 2022

Putin signs law to seize foreign aircraft as sanctions impact Russian aviation

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Monday that would give Russian airlines the ability to seize foreign-owned airplanes so they could be re-deployed for domestic flights.

Venezuelan Political Crisis March 10, 2022

Pressure builds on Biden to repay Venezuela for freeing American prisoners

Pressure on President Joe Biden to enforce sanctions on President Nicolas Madura rise following the release of two American prisoners in Venezuela.

Russia March 9, 2022

Putin's miscalculation: Russia underestimated the Ukrainians' resolve and Western backlash, experts say

Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated the strength of the Ukrainian resistance as well as the harsh backlash from the United States and Western allies when he invaded Ukraine last month, experts tell Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.

Media March 3, 2022

Sen. Graham: Russia's oil sector is the 'Achilles heel of Putin's war machine' and the US needs to go after it

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told "The Story" that it's time for America to stop purchasing oil and gas from Russia and start putting Putin's military commanders in jail for war crimes.

Russia February 23, 2022

State Department defends sanction strategy as Russia ignores economic threat and invades Ukraine

The State Department on Wednesday defended its strategy of punishing Russia with reactive sanctions despite its inability to deter Moscow from invading Ukraine this week.