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January 26, 2022

Russia shows 'every indication' of using 'military force' in Ukraine by mid-February: State Dept.

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman revealed the concerns and intelligence while speaking at the Yalta European Strategy Forum.

January 25, 2022

State Dept. says no signs of Russian deescalation toward Ukraine, defends NATO unity

In a terse State Department briefing Tuesday, spokesman Ned Price said that there has been no indication that diplomatic talks with Russia have alleviated tensions on the Ukrainian border.  

January 24, 2022

State Dept's Ned Price: 'I have a hard time understanding' what Afghanistan withdrawal has to do with Russia

State Department spokesman Ned Price suggested Monday that ending the Afghanistan war allowed the U.S. to be more "strategically positioned" to address Russian aggression.

January 24, 2022

Ukraine slams US for 'excessive caution' after ordering embassy families to evacuate

The United States ordered family members of Kyiv Embassy personnel to leave Ukraine starting Monday, and authorized other U.S. employees in the country to leave as well.

January 23, 2022

State Department issues 'do not travel' warning for Ukraine as embassy staff is told to leave

The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of American citizens in Ukraine amid the threat of Russian military action.

January 23, 2022

Blinken dodges question on sending U.S. troops to Ukraine, says NATO looking at ‘practical’ response to Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken dodged a question by CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday about whether U.S. troops could be deployed to defend Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.

January 22, 2022

Russia, NATO maintain dicey impasse, experts divided on best next steps

The U.S. and NATO remain at a diplomatic impasse with Russia as the Kremlin has yet to make any moves in dismantling its 100,000-strong troop buildup along Ukraine’s border.

January 22, 2022

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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. 

January 21, 2022

Ukraine crisis highlights German dependence on Russian oil

Russia’s imminent threat of a Ukrainian invasion has reopened Cold War-era wounds and left world leaders scrambling to shore up NATO ties to present a united European front. 

January 21, 2022

State Dept. considers pulling diplomats' families out of Ukraine: report

Russia started to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv earlier this month ahead of discussions with the U.S. on Ukraine and NATO.