Politics
Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO
"There can be no more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic - the balance must be restored,” Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
Politics
Russia says it does not want war in Europe, but warns of Western escalation in Ukraine
"If you are worried about the prospect of war in Europe - we do not want that at all. But I draw your attention to the fact that it is the West that is constantly and persistently saying that in this situation, it is necessary to defeat Russia. Draw your own conclusions," Lavrov said
Politics
Russia deploys 7,000 more troops near Ukraine border, U.S. official says
Western authorities estimate that about 150,000 Russian troops are stationed on the east, north and south of Ukraine
Human Rights
Sen. Marco Rubio: U.S. must do more to defend human rights around the world
"As tyrants in our hemisphere maintain their illegitimate grip on power by subjecting their citizens to unimaginable hardships, the U.S. must reaffirm its unwavering support for the victims and not the oppressors," Rubio said
Politics
Belarus to deploy special forces to Ukrainian border
Belarusian military officials announced on Tuesday that the armed forces will deploy special operations troops to three areas near the country’s southern border with Ukraine
Politics
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian central bank, next step in effort to cripple country's economy
The new penalties essentially cut the Russian central bank from the U.S. dollar
Politics
NATO countries given 'green light' to send fighter jets to Ukraine, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that NATO, the European Union and G7 countries are working to increase sanctions on Russia
Politics
Psaki says White House 'not sending the president to Ukraine'
Russia has been attacking Ukraine since late February
Politics
U.S. intel: China still supports Russia but "unsettled" by Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and CIA Director William Burns both said the partnership between the Kremlin and Chinese Communist Party is growing stronger in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
Politics
Ukraine denies drone attack on Kremlin raising questions about Russian false flag attack
The Kremlin claims that the attack was planned out by the Ukrainian government as “a planned terrorist attack and an attempt on the life of the president”