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Pressure on Biden to free WNBA star triggers talk of prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer

July 1, 2022 Talk, Arms, 'Russian, Dealer, swap, prisoner, WNBA, Biden, triggers, Free, Star, Pressure0 comment

As pressure mounts on President Biden to take more aggressive action to get Moscow to release jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner, the international chatter increasing points to a prisoner swap for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The Washington Times stories: White House

Psaki says ‘no decision’ on Russian oil ban

March 7, 2022 says, Decision, 'Russian, Psaki0 comment

The Biden administration has not decided whether to approve a possible ban of Russian oil imports, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. “No decision has been made at this point about a ban on importing oil from Russia and those discussions are going on internally, and also with … The Washington Times stories: White House

White House says blocking Russian oil would increase prices, rules out no-fly zone in Ukraine

March 3, 2022 says, House, Prices, increase, White, rules, 'Russian, blocking, zone, Ukraine, would, nofly0 comment

The White House said Thursday that President Biden is still not considering a no-fly zone over Ukraine and warned that blocking Russian oil imports would result in higher prices for consumers. “A no-fly zone requires implementation. It would require essentially the U.S. military shooting down Russian planes and causing — … The Washington Times stories: White House

What He Saw in Ukraine a Week Before the Russian Invasion

February 27, 2022 Before, Week, 'Russian, Ukraine, 'invasion0 comment

ORLANDO, Florida—A week before the first Russian boots set foot in Ukrainian soil, Rep. Mark Green flew to Ukraine to get a sense of how things were going, and how America could best help. “When I was there, the mood was very positive and energetic. They felt like they were going to fight.” said Green, R-Tenn. in an interview Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “These people love their country. They love freedom. Even the Russian speakers, contrary to what Vladimir Putin is putting out there, are saying we’re…

Biden says U.S. hasn’t verified pullback of Russian forces from Ukraine border, pushes more talks

February 15, 2022 hasn't, Biden, verified, says, pullback, more, from, talks, Pushes, Forces, 'Russian, border, Ukraine, U.S.0 comment

President Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. hasn’t verified Russia’s claims that it pulled back some troops from threatening Ukraine, but he said he’s hopeful that a flurry of diplomacy will avert war. In a televised address at the White House, Mr. Biden said a Russian invasion “is still very … The Washington Times stories: White House

Biden to talk with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to counter Russian intimidation

January 2, 2022 Biden, Talk, 'Russian, Counter, Ukraine's, intimidation, Zelenskyy0 comment

President Biden was back at work trying to prevent a new war in Europe Sunday, arranging a pep talk with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday just days after a tough, nearly hour-long talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. and Ukrainian leaders are seeking a diplomatic way out … The Washington Times stories: White House