The United States is edging toward a dynamic that pits Washington more directly against Moscow, and one that U.S. officials see as likely to play out for years.
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How Blinken and Austin Entered Ukraine Despite Security Risks
After President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spilled the secret that the secretaries of state and defense would visit, the two cabinet members decided to press onward regardless.
U.S. Officials Make Top-Secret Visit to Ukraine
The American government refused to comment on reports that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had traveled to Ukraine to meet with its leaders.
Blinken and Austin Arrive in Kyiv to Show Support for Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III met Sunday with President Volodymyr Zelensky, the first senior U.S. officials known to have visited Ukraine since the invasion.
Next Phase of War Will Be Pivotal for Russia and Ukraine, U.S. Says
Reflecting a renewed sense of urgency, President Biden announced that the United States would send the Ukrainians $800 million more in military aid.
U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine on Russian Forces in Donbas Region
Western officials say they expect the Kremlin to mount a major offensive in the Donbas, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces for years.
U.S. Adds ‘Kamikaze Drones’ as More Weapons Flow to Ukraine
NATO allies are focused on providing Kyiv with high-tech defensive weapons that are easy to use and move.
Ukraine Fighting May Open Door to Russian Invasion, U.S. Warns
As shelling intensified in the east, officials warned that Moscow might use false claims of “genocide” against Russians in the region as a pretext for an attack.
Defense Secretary Will Travel to Europe Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
He will consult with leaders of NATO and visit American troops in Poland.