“If Russia doesn’t invade Ukraine, then we will be relieved that Russia changed course,’’ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said at the United Nations.
Author: DAVID E. SANGER
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The Biden administration’s goal is to cut the Russians off at each turn by exposing their plans. But Russian President Vladimir V. Putin says that approach could spark a conflict.
U.S. Sends Official to Help NATO Brace for Russian Cyberattacks
Intelligence assessments suggest that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would most likely be preceded by cyberattacks on Ukraine’s electric grid, its communications systems and its government.
White House Ready With Sanctions on Putin’s Inner Circle
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Biden Predicts Russia Will Invade Ukraine
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Microsoft Warns of Cyber Attack on Ukrainian Computer Networks
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U.S. Accuses Russia of Sending Saboteurs Into Ukraine
The Biden administration said the operatives were trained in urban warfare and explosives and could try to stage an incident.