Threats

Biden, Putin Commit to Diplomacy; Russia Claims to Start Withdrawal as Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine

President says invasion is still possible, warns Moscow ‘we are prepared to respond’ to cyber attacks on Americans or allies.

Threats

Putin's Buildup Continues; NATO Peace Pleas Fail; Attack Now Possible ‘With Little to No Warning’

White House and Pentagon officials warn Russia could invade ‘this week;’ US embassy ordered empty.

Ideas

How Technology Is Opening a Window onto Russian Military Activity Around Ukraine

Scraping Twitter is becoming as important as billion-dollar spy satellites.

Threats

Just Whom Would a Russian 'False Flag' Operation Seek to Convince?

Russians themselves are likely the main target of the recent crescendo of disinformation, mostly from Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine.

Threats

US Orders Most Troops, Diplomats to Leave Ukraine

160 National Guardsmen pulled from Ukraine; skeleton crew left in Kyiv after Biden-Putin phone call produces “no fundamental change."

Threats

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen ‘At Any Time,’ Warns White House

President orders 3,000 more US troops to Poland; American citizens told to flee “immediate” threat in Ukraine.

Ideas

Why the US Ramped Up Its Information War With Russia

Pre-buttals may become a standard part of the American playbook.

Threats

US Navy Updating Contact List of Sailors, Employees, Families, in Eastern Europe

As tension grows over Russia’s threats to Ukraine, the roster could help mount an evacuation.

Threats

Germany, US Agree To Condemn Russian Violence in Ukraine

Biden shot down speculation that there were cracks in the longtime partnership with Berlin.

Ideas

What China Is Actually Saying About Russia and Ukraine

Bits of pro-Russian rhetoric are a far cry from substantive support—or preparations for an invasion of Taiwan.

Threats

U.S. Sends 3,000 Troops to NATO’s Eastern Flank In Response to Russian Buildup

Stryker squadron heads to Romania; 1,700 from 82nd Airborne will head to Poland in “coming days.”

Threats

US, Russia Spar Over Ukraine At Confrontational U.N. Meeting

Russian official claims the U.S. is trying to “drive a wedge” between Moscow and Kyiv with “unfounded accusations.”

Ideas

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Need Not Spiral Into War

Small diplomatic steps are pointing the way toward compromise.

Threats

‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia

Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, "Conflict is not inevitable."

Threats

US to Russia: Explain Your Military Buildup to the UN

The UN Security Council will meet on Monday in the latest diplomatic move amid tensions.

Policy

Pentagon Names Army Units Tapped for Possible European Deployment

Defense spokesman cautions that these units have only been alerted, not activated, as tensions continue around Ukraine.

Threats

US’ Written Response To Russia ‘Isn’t About Concession,’ Blinken says

NATO and U.S. officials proposed ideas to cooperate with Moscow, an attempt to avert conflict over Ukraine.