U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Kyiv ‘could well be under siege’ and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells lawmakers that Russian forces were about 20 miles from the city.
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Explosions heard in cities across Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’ as world leaders decry assault
President Biden denounces the ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack on Ukraine and pledges new sanctions meant to punish Russia for its aggression.
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Commentary: How Ukraine matters to Joe Biden
Presidents have a healthy incentive to do the right thing for their country: It helps their reputations, too.
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Biden and Putin signal bigger confrontation ahead over Ukraine
The president says he is moving additional U.S. troops to the Baltic states on NATO’s eastern flank bordering Russia.
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West hits back with sanctions for Russia’s incursion into Ukraine
The first set of sanctions takes aim at the 351 Russian legislators who voted in favor of recognizing separatist regions in Ukraine, and 27 other Russian officials and institutions from the defense and banking world.
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Putin’s recognition of Ukraine’s rebels ups ante in crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his defiance of the West in a series of nationally televised appearances.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Fears of war grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A vaguely worded decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say if troops were on the move, but it appeared to dash the slim remaining hopes of averting a major conflict in Europe.
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Another View: The irony in Ukraine: Anti-NATO aggression has drawn NATO closer together
The revitalization of NATO comes after frequent disdain for the alliance from former President Donald Trump.
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What roles might Bath-built ships play in Russia-Ukraine crisis?
BIW-built Arleigh Burkes are included in some fleets deployed to Europe.
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Biden is ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
After weeks of saying the U.S. wasn’t sure if Putin had made the final decision to invade, president said that assessment had changed, based on American intelligence.