The foreign ministers for the Group of 7 urged Russia to pull back from the tense border standoff. Moscow has massed as many as 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s eastern, northern and southern frontiers.
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Russia-Ukraine Sea Encounter Highlights Jittery Nerves in the Region
The Russians intercepted a half-century-old Ukrainian naval vessel, then portrayed its actions as a provocative prelude to war.
Ukraine Commanders Say a Russian Invasion Would Overwhelm Them
If Russia opts for an invasion, Ukraine’s generals say, they would have no hope of repelling it without a major infusion of military help from the West.
Ally, Member or Partner? NATO’s Long Dilemma Over Ukraine.
NATO promised Ukraine full membership in 2008, but without explaining how or when. Putin sees that promise as an ongoing threat to Russia.
Biden and Putin Hold Virtual Summit Over Ukraine
President Biden said a Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in heavy economic penalties for Mr. Putin, in a tense meeting.
Here are five takeaways from the Biden-Putin call.
The meeting was a big foreign policy test for President Biden, with consequences for the stability of Europe, the credibility of American threats and the future of Ukraine.
Skirmishes Break Out Between Ukrainian and Russian Soldiers
The exchange of fire on the “line of contact” in Ukraine was not unusual, but offered a reminder that, for those on the front line, the grinding war is part of daily life.,
Biden Expected to Offer Warnings and Alternatives in Call With Putin
The conflict in Ukraine will be a major topic during a high-stakes video call between President Biden and Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Tuesday.
For Ukraine’s Soldiers, Anticipation of Invasion by Putin’s Russia
After eight years in the trenches, Ukrainian soldiers are resigned to the possibility that the Russian military, which dwarfs their own in power and wealth, will come sooner or later.