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Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Kyodo News
Posted at Feb 20 07:51 PM

US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine to demonstrate "unwavering" commitment to the Eastern European country. Read more »

US says Russia not complying with nuclear treaty

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 01 04:04 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears of an apocalyptic war. Read more »

Biden rejects F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims advances

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 31 02:01 PM

President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Read more »

Zelensky flies to US and wins more military support

Aurelia End and Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 22 04:48 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday hailed US support and received promises of more, including new missile defense systems, after he flew to Washington on his first foreign trip since Russia's invasion. Read more »

Russians conflicted on Ukraine winter offensive, US says

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 21 06:13 AM

"I think there are conflicting things that we see," the US official said of the Russian government deliberations. Read more »

US basketball star Griner back home after Russia prisoner swap

Cecile Clocheret, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 09 11:04 PM

American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived in the United States Friday morning after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death." Read more »

Russian defense chiefs discussed nuclear use: report

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 03 12:31 AM

The US sees 'no indications that Russia is making preparations for such use.' Read more »

Putin warns: World entering 'most dangerous' decade

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 28 09:19 AM

Arguing that Western dominance in global affairs was coming to an end, Putin insisted Russia was fighting for its own right to exist. Read more »

Russia to be accountable if satellites attacked: White House

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 28 09:20 AM

The White House made the statement Thursday after a Russian official suggested US commercial satellites could become legitimate targets in space. Read more »

US, Saudi Arabia clash in public over oil cut, Russia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 14 02:00 AM

The Saudi-led OPEC+ cartel – which includes Russia – angered the White House by cutting production, raising fears that oil prices would soar. Read more »

Hong Kong leader 'laughs off' US sanctions

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 11 01:05 PM

Hong Kong's leader laughed off US sanctions against him as he defended a decision not to act against a superyacht reportedly owned by a Kremlin ally. Read more »

No 'indications' of Russian nuclear use — White House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 08 08:21 AM

Asked if Biden's 'Armageddon' comment – made while criticizing Putin – reflected new intelligence, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said 'no.' Read more »

Nuclear 'Armageddon' threat is back: Biden

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 07 12:05 PM

US President Joe Biden said the world risks nuclear 'Armageddon' for the first time since the Cold War. Read more »

US, Russia battle to lead UN telecoms agency

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 29 02:10 PM

Russia and the US are battling for control of the UN's telecoms agency, which governs everything from radio frequencies to satellites and 5G. Read more »

Nuclear war between US, Russia could starve 5B people: study

Kyodo News
Posted at Aug 16 04:51 AM

The study highlighted the impact of massive amounts of soot that would likely be thrown into the atmosphere. Read more »

US says G7 advancing on drafting Russian oil price cap plan

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 27 07:13 PM

A senior US official told reporters that negotiations on how to cap the amount of money the Russians can get for their key oil exports were advancing. Read more »

PH foreign policy made more dynamic under Duterte - analyst

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 03:57 PM

The country's foreign policy was made more 'dynamic' under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, a political analyst said Wednesday. Read more »

US to send Ukraine advanced weapons

David Stout, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 01 02:40 PM

President Biden has said the US will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, as Russian troops press their bid to capture a key eastern city. Read more »

Japan urges China to play 'responsible' role on Ukraine crisis

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 03:05 PM

Japan's foreign minister urged Beijing to "play a responsible role" on Russia's invasion of Ukraine in his first talks with his Chinese counterpart in 6 months. Read more »

Russians start to withdraw from Chernobyl: US official

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 31 05:53 AM

Troops seized control of the Chernobyl site – where radioactive waste is still stored – on February 24, the first day of the invasion. Read more »