Jake Sullivan
The latest on Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security advisor. Sullivan previously served in the White House as a national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden. He also served as Secretary Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff in the State Department.
Russian nuclear arms in Belarus will increase partisan activity: Opposition
"If they are really planning to deploy nuclear weapons there, they will be surprised by the people," Franak Viačorka told Newsweek.
Top Russian official blames America's values for sparking Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed "American exceptionalism" as a cause for the conflict.
Ukraine prepares for nuclear strike by Russia
Drills were held "to eliminate the consequences of a nuclear strike," a Ukrainian official said.
Why the U.S. is listening carefully to China this weekend
The Biden administration has tried to reconcile China's role as both "America's most consequential geopolitical challenge" and its largest trading partner.
Biden "disappointed" by OPEC decision, wants to limit their control
The Biden administration said OPEC's decision to cut oil production is "shortsighted."
Russia's Iran-Made Drones 'Failing' and Not Meeting Expectations: Pentagon
Iranian drones have suffered "numerous failures on the battleground" in Ukraine, according to a top U.S. official.
Russia Says U.S. Approaching 'Dangerous Line' Amid Nuclear Warnings
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned Russia would face ""catastrophic consequences" for using nuclear weapons.
Putin Will Be Abandoned by Iran, China if Russia Uses Nuke: James Stavridis
The former NATO commander said the Russian president knows if he used a nuclear weapon "it would cause the world entirely to turn against him."
Biden Plans to Continue Iran Deal Talks Despite Regime's Brutal Crackdown
Over 40 people have died in protests of the Iranian regime that broke out after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the country's morality police.
Putin Using Nuke Will Bring 'Catastrophic Consequences' From U.S.: Sullivan
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the Russians "well understand what they would face if they went down that dark road" if nuclear weapons are used.
Ukraine Offensives Are 'Pushing Russians Out,' Jake Sullivan Says
President Joe Biden's national security adviser said the White House is in "close coordination" with Ukraine's armed forces.
Saudi Prince Skeptical Biden Can Succeed: He's a 'Diminished' President
Prince Turki Al-Faisal pointed to the president's energy policies, and his shift back to relying on fossil fuels.
Video Shows Massive Fire at Ukraine Mall After Russian Missile Attack
Ten people are confirmed dead and numerous others injured after a mall was attacked by Russian forces in central Ukraine.
Clinton Campaign Tweet on Trump and Russia 'Disinformation': Musk
"That tweet is a Clinton campaign hoax for which their campaign lawyer is undergoing a criminal trial," Elon Musk wrote on Twitter Friday.
China's Top Diplomat Pushes U.S. to Repair Strained Relationship
Yang Jiechi's message for Jake Sullivan included renewed warnings about the U.S.'s close ties with Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
U.S., India Leaders Discuss Russia's War, China Tensions, South Asia Unrest
A senior Biden administration official said that "Prime Minister Modi took the opportunity to share his views in a pretty candid way about what's going on."
Republicans Knock Biden for Not Visiting Kyiv After Boris Johnson's Trip
Ukrainian politicians urged the leaders of more Western democracies to visit the capital as the British prime minister did Saturday to show solidarity.
Russian Redeployment From Kiev Signals Lethal Eastern, Southern Offensive
The Kyiv offensive "created the necessary conditions for the final stage of the operation to liberate ... the Donbas," a Russian official said.
Russia Has Failed 3 'Basic' Goals in Overtaking Ukraine, U.S. Official Says
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Russia could have already taken over Ukraine if they didn't fail to achieve three objectives.
What China Has Said About the Ukraine War So Far
China has claimed to be a neutral player in the conflict but U.S. officials are concerned that Beijing may directly support Moscow in its war efforts.
China Taunts Biden Administration Over Ukraine Arms Sales, High Inflation
A Chinese official jabbed the president on inflation while U.S. arms companies see a "boon for business" from the war in Ukraine.
China Faces Consequences if It Helps Russia Skirt Sanctions: Jake Sullivan
Biden's national security adviser will meet with a top Chinese diplomat on Monday, with the country's relationship with Russia being front and center.
Russia Hitting NATO Even Accidentally Will Spur 'Full' Response: Sullivan
On Sunday, Russian forces hit a base near Poland, and a new poll showed 69 percent of Americans think Putin will invade other countries.
Russia Invasion Worries Raise Oil Prices, Likely Increase at U.S. Gas Pumps
The price of crude oil increased 5 percent to $94.66 before closing at $93.10 on Friday, according to U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude features.
U.S. Warns Iran of 'Severe Consequences' if Americans Attacked
The warning follows Iran threatening violence and sanctioning American officials over the death of General Qassem Soleimani, killed in a 2020 drone strike.
Bullish China Warns U.S. Unification With Taiwan Unstoppable by 'Any Force'
The comments came after national security adviser Jake Sullivan said U.S. policy was geared toward sustaining deterrence.
A Presence in Vienna
A paradigm shift for the Iran nuclear deal negotiators in Vienna would allow natural regional issues to come to the fore.
Biden Will Do to Russia What the U.S. Didn't in 2014, Sullivan Says
Biden warned Putin Tuesday there would be "strong economic measures" taken if Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Putin Holds All the Cards, U.S. Strategy to Stop Energy Crisis in Disarray
The Russian president had an immediate impact on sky high gas prices when he said his country would increase supply.
U.S. Warns Russia Exploiting Europe Gas Crisis 'Will Backfire'
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the U.S. was concerned about Moscow using energy as "a tool of coercion."
