Sanctions
Hillary Clinton Hopes Biden Administration Will Move Quicker Against Russia
"The only pressure that Putin would respond to," Clinton said, would be tougher sanctions against the oligarchs with close ties to Vladimir Putin.
Russians Withdraw $1.3B From Their Bank Accounts During Ukraine Invasion
It was the highest demand for cash by Russians since the end of March 2020 at the onset of the COVID pandemic.
China Changes Tack As Xi Tells Putin to Negotiate Peace With Ukraine
Beijing previously said it understood Russia's "reasonable concern on security issues."
Backlash as Biden Gives Putin Pass on Harshest Sanctions Over Ukraine War
Lawmakers said the sanctions should have gone further in targeting Vladimir Putin himself and kicking Russia out of SWIFT.
Russian Space Agency Head Suggests Sanctions May Lead to ISS Plummeting
"If you block cooperation with us, who will save the ISS from an uncontrolled deorbit and fall into the United States or Europe?" Dmitry Rogozin wrote.
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Says Biden Has Been 'Weak' on Sending Weapons
John Herbst said that while the U.S. doesn't need to send troops to Ukraine, the White House should have sent major weapons back in the spring of 2021.
Joe Biden Set to Deliver Most Important Speech of His Presidency Yet
The president warned of "severe sanctions on Russia" and promised support for Ukraine in statements overnight.
Fox News Contributor Blames 'Pride Flags' for Russia's Ukraine Invasion
Lisa Boothe added that "woke BS" and a "dementia patient for president" also helped contribute to Putin launching his attack on Ukraine.
Joe Biden Marshals U.S. Allies as Europe Faces Darkest Hour Since WW2
The president will speak with U.S. allies on Thursday amid promises of harsh sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine Casualties in the Hundreds as Civilians Bear Brunt of Russia Attack
Explosions have been heard around the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation.
Joe Biden Vows Support for Ukraine as U.S. Pledges Troops to Eastern Europe
Biden said the U.S. and its allies "will be imposing severe sanctions on Russia" for its "flagrant aggression."
Russian Media Claims Markets Bouncing Back in Face of U.S. Sanctions
The report claimed that Russia "has avoided the worst so far."
How Blocking the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Hurts Vladimir Putin's Plans
Pres. Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have stopped plans to open the pipeline running under the Baltic Sea, dealing a major blow to the Kremlin.
Ted Cruz Will Stop Blocking Biden Nominees After Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
Ted Cruz's office announced Cruz would lift his hold on President Joe Biden's State Department nominees.
Russia's U.S. Ambassador Shrugs Off Sanctions, They Won't 'Solve Anything'
"There is no doubt that the sanctions imposed against us will hurt the global financial and energy markets," the ambassador posted on Facebook.
Obama's Former Defense Secretary Compares Ukraine Conflict to WW II
"The lesson that came out of World War II [was] that if you don't stop a tyrant now, that ultimately you will have to face him later," Leon Panetta said.
Kremlin Promises to Hit Back Against 'Ineffective' Sanctions By U.S.
The U.S. "is once again reflexively grasping restrictive instruments that are ineffective and counterproductive...," Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Germany Pulls Plug on Putin's $11Bn Gas Pipeline, Nord Stream 2
Vladimir Putin sending Russian troops into Ukraine meant "the situation has fundamentally changed," Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Joe Biden in Situation Room Overnight, Faces Pressure to Act Against Russia
The president has already signed an executive action imposing sanctions on two breakaway Ukrainian regions.
Biden Sanctions Ukraine Separatist Regions After Putin Recognition
The executive order will "provide authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine," Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Lindsey Graham Calls Vladimir Putin a 'Thug,' Says 'Enough is Enough'
"His decision should immediately be met with forceful sanctions to destroy the ruble and crush the Russian oil and gas sector," said the senator on Twitter.
Why Putin Doesn't Seem to Be Deterred by Sanctions Threats
Russian President Vladimir Putin is gambling that his country can withstand the severe economic sanctions that would come with an attack on Ukraine.
Russia Does Not 'Give a S**t' About Sanctions Over Ukraine: Ambassador
Economic sanctions imposed on Russia if it attacked Ukraine would be "crippling," U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said.
Let's Talk About Sanctions
U.S. sanctions announcements are nothing but an exercise in virtue signaling.
Pile of Planes 'Cannibalized' for Parts at Iran Airport Stuns Internet
"That act is called cannibalism, because you're literally robbing a part from one airplane putting in another one to make it work," an expert told Newsweek.
Why 'Londongrad'—Putin Allies' Safe Haven—Is Key to Averting Ukraine War
Welcome to "Londongrad," a sanctions safe-haven for Putin's Kleptocrats—but for how much longer?
Russia Delivers Further Blow to Diplomatic Hopes of Solving Ukraine Crisis
The Russian embassy in Washington said it would not "back away" in face of American sanctions.
Russian Oligarchs Face Tough Sanctions to Deter Putin From Invading Ukraine
U.K. foreign secretary Liz Truss said sanctions are being widened to allow "more Russian interests that are of direct relevance to the Kremlin" to be targeted.
Russia Says Fresh Sanctions Over Ukraine Would End Relations With West
Russia has sent nearly 100,000 troops to the eastern border of Ukraine, and Western powers fear an invasion could be imminent.
Russia-Ukraine Tensions 'Would Never Have Happened' Under Him, Trump Says
Trump's remarks came after Russia recently told the U.S. to stop providing military aid to Ukraine.