Commentary President Joe Biden’s talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to have had no impact on Putin’s plans to threaten—and likely invade Ukraine. A day after Biden threatened economic sanctions and military supplies for Ukraine and nearby NATO allies, tens of thousands of Russian soldiers, tanks, and artillery remain at Ukraine’s border. As one…
Russia’s Impending Invasion of Ukraine and What This Reveals About Russian Strategy
G-7 Warns Russia of ‘Massive Consequences’ of Ukraine Incursion
The Group of Seven (G-7) major industrialized countries have sent a “powerful signal” that any Russian invasion of Ukraine would have “massive consequences” and would incur “a severe cost,” UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sunday. After a two-day G-7 foreign ministers’ summit held in the English city of Liverpool, Truss told a press…
70,000 Russian Troops (and Growing) at Ukraine Border; What’s to Stop Putin From Invading Ukraine?
December 11, 2021
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Recently, the world’s focus has been directed heavily towards the U.S. hosted “Summit for Democracy.” However, the phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of the Summit warrants as much, if not more, attention. Russia presently has at least 70,000 troops stationed at its border with Ukraine,…
Putin Knows Biden Is Weak
Commentary President Biden’s virtual meeting Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin might be thought of as a final check-up before Russian troops invade Ukraine. Biden has displayed nothing but weakness since taking office. Even his threats of “consequences” sound weak. The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, sounded bolder than the U.S. president when he threatened to “derail” any invasion…
Biden Says Sending Troops to Ukraine ‘Not On The Table’
President Joe Biden confirmed Wednesday that sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion is “not on the table.” The president took questions Nov. 8 before departing for Kansas City, Missouri. When asked about placing troops on the ground in Ukraine, Biden said, “That is not on the table. “We have a…
Biden Warns of Economic Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin the United States and its allies would respond “with strong economic and other measures” in the event of Russian military escalation against Ukraine. The two leaders took part in a two-hour bilateral video call Tuesday, Dec. 7. The call started shortly after 10 a.m. and finished shortly…
UK Vows to Prevent Russian Attack on Ukraine With ‘All Economic and Diplomatic Tools’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed with other world leaders to present a “united front” against Russian threats towards Ukraine, and has vowed to use “all the economic and diplomatic tools” to prevent Russian aggression. Johnson spoke about the situation in Ukraine to U.S. President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, French President…
Biden Expected to Threaten Economic Sanctions on Call With Putin
President Joe Biden is expected to issue a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin of what the United States would do should Russia decide to invade Ukraine. And officials say that U.S. response would include economic sanctions. The two leaders have scheduled a bilateral video call for Dec. 7. Officials say the leaders will discuss…
Biden-Putin Call a ‘Possibility’ Over Russian Army Buildup Near Ukraine
White House officials say the Biden administration is considering the possibility of a phone call—between President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin—to address the massing of Russian troops at the border of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have estimated more than 90,000 Russian troops are near its border and in Russian-occupied Crimea. Biden said Dec. 3 that…
Ukraine Urges NATO to Be Ready With Sanctions in Case of Russian Invasion
RIGA—Ukraine urged NATO on Wednesday to prepare economic sanctions on Russia to deter a possible invasion by tens of thousands of Russian troops concentrated within reach of its border. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he would make the request to NATO foreign ministers meeting for the second day in Latvia to discuss how to…
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