PHILADELPHIA — President Biden forcefully insisted Friday that he will not send U.S. troops into Ukraine to fight Russia, saying such an action would amount to World War III. “The idea that we are going to send offensive equipment and have planes and tanks and trains going in with American … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...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
Read More...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…
Read More...President Biden finds himself in a familiar spot after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine: playing catch-up. The commander in chief waited until after the invasion to start ordering sanctions against Russia for the unfolding military clash. It’s the latest instance when Mr. Biden’s lagging responses make it harder for … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...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
Read More...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
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