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Harris threatens severe sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine

February 19, 2022 sanctions, Russia, threatens, Ukraine, Harris, invades, severe0 comment

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday warned Russia that it will face “unprecedented economic costs” should it invade Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference Ms. Harris echoed the stark warnings for the Kremlin the day after President Biden said he was “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has … The Washington Times stories: White House

Russia increasing troops at Ukraine border; invasion could happen at any time, White House says

February 11, 2022 'invasion, increasing, could, happen, says, House, White, Time, Russia, Troops, border, Ukraine0 comment

Russia is amassing new forces at the Ukraine border and an invasion could begin “any day,” including during the Winter Olympics, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday. “We are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should [Russian President] Vladimir Putin decide to … The Washington Times stories: White House

Missile deployments, military exercises on table for Russia talks

January 9, 2022 talks, missile, military, Russia, Table, deployments, exercises0 comment

The Biden Administration says it is willing to negotiate on missile placements and the size and scope of military exercises in Eastern Europe as security officials prepare for next week’s bilateral talks with Russia. The White House hopes to cool simmering tensions with Russia amid troop buildup along its border … The Washington Times stories: White House

Biden faces key test, major opportunity ahead of Russia talks on Ukraine

January 6, 2022 Russia, Major, Ukraine, Biden, talks, Test, ahead, opportunity, faces0 comment

The slow-burning military standoff along the Russia-Ukraine border could reach a tipping point next week as the Biden administration enters a series of high-stakes diplomatic meetings with Moscow, and analysts say the U.S. and its NATO allies must seize a golden opportunity to turn the tables and extract concessions from … The Washington Times stories: White House

U.S. vows to move more forces closer to Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine

December 25, 2021 Forces, Ukraine, Moscow, invades, U.S., more, vows, closer, Russia, Move0 comment

The Biden administration warned Moscow on Thursday that Russia risks drawing U.S. and allied troops and arms closer to its borders if President Vladimir Putin goes ahead with an invasion of neighboring Ukraine. A senior administration official who briefed reporters on the unfolding crisis in Eastern Europe called the buildup … The Washington Times stories: White House

U.S., G-7 allies demand Russia pull back from Ukraine border, warn of ‘massive’ response

December 13, 2021 demand, border, U.S., Ukraine, from, Response, back, pull, warn, massive, Russia, Allies0 comment

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations meeting Sunday in England issued a blunt warning to Russia to draw down forces that have massed on Ukraine’s border, accusing Moscow of trying to intimidate its smaller neighbor and vowing strong joint action if Russia does not relent. The G-7 industrial … The Washington Times stories: White House