Policy

White House Bureaucracy Is Costing Ukrainian Lives, Senators Say

Lawmakers are urging Biden to send more aid and enforce sanctions as quickly as possible to help Ukraine beat Russia.

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Don’t Expect China to Save Ukraine

“At this point in time, I think it’s very difficult for anybody to change Putin’s mind,” one expert said.

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Biden Sends $800M In Weapons To Ukraine After Zelenskyy’s Emotional Appeal

The latest military aid includes anti-aircraft and anti-armor systems, plus guns and drones to help Ukrainians fight Russia.

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A Private Company Has Evacuated 6,500 People From Ukraine

Global Guardian is now evacuating Ukrainians who work for Western companies and their families.

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Pentagon May Boost Troop Presence In Somalia

It’s “not effective” to try to deter terrorists there from bases in neighboring countries, U.S. Africa Command leader says.

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Sullivan Vows ‘Consequences’ If China Helps Russia in Ukraine

The national security advisor expressed “deep concerns” about China’s alignment with Russia, during a seven-hour meeting Monday.

Policy

Can Russia’s War Revive the Anti-Nuke Movement?

Amid aging leaders and new politics, arms-control advocates are using Putin’s invasion to renew attention to nuclear weapons.

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Ukraine War Could Put Food Security on Pentagon’s Plate

Global leaders from UN to Congress warn low supplies, high prices could spark conflict elsewhere.

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Biden to Tap Colombia As Next Major Non-NATO Ally

The longtime security partner would be the 19th country and third in South America to receive the designation.

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Russia’s Invasion Will Boost 2023 Defense Budget, Top Democrat Says

Rep. Adam Smith: Putin’s war “fundamentally altered what our national security posture” needs to be.

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It’s ‘Effectively Impossible’ To Kick Russia Out Of The UN, But There Are Other Options

Diplomats could remove Russia from the human rights council or refuse to recognize a Russian-backed government in Ukraine, experts say.

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‘Battle Between Democracy and Autocracy’ Leads Biden’s First State of the Union

President says Putin “will pay” even more for Ukraine invasion–but mentions no other foreign policy priorities.

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Germany Defends Its Support for Ukraine Amid Criticism: ‘We Have Different Roles’

Germany’s lack of aid presents an opportunity for Putin, GOP Rep. Michael Turner said.

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Biden Says Russia Will Attack Within ‘Several Days;’ Blinken Lobbies For Peace at UN

Russians “edge closer to that border,” with troops, combat aircraft, ships, and blood supplies, says Austin at NATO HQ.

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‘It Was False.’ Russia Still ‘Mobilizing for War,’ Official Says

Putin has moved 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border in recent days, says Biden official.

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NATO Leaders Begin Considering Additional Battlegroups for Eastern Europe

France offers to lead new unit in Romania as NATO defense ministers agree more options are needed for the ‘new normal’ with Russia.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.