Zelensky Downplays Ukraine’s Chances for Potential NATO Membership The Ukrainian leader recognizes that some NATO members are opposed to Ukraine joining the alliance
In Written Reply, Russia Says US Didn’t Give ‘Constructive Response’ to Proposals Russia notes the US is willing to work on arms control
Russia Expels US Deputy Ambassador From Moscow, Says It’s a Retaliatory Move Moscow said the expulsion was in response to the US making a Russian minister-counselor leave Washington
US Still Claims Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen in the ‘Coming Days’ Blinken and Biden both repeated false flag allegations
Responding to Western Skepticism, Russia Says Troop Pullback Takes Time The US and NATO said Russia is not pulling back troops near Ukraine
Ukraine, Eastern Separatists Trade Blame for Ceasefire Violations There are frequent ceasefire violations in the Donbas war recorded by the OSCE, but more media attention is on the conflict amid heightened tensions
UN Pressures Biden Against Redesignating the Houthis as Terrorists Foreign Policy reports that NSC official Brett McGurk is pushing for the redesignation
Report: Biden to Ask for Over $770 Billion Military Budget for 2023 Biden requested $753 billion for 2022, but Congress gave him $778 billion
US and Russian Officials at Odds Over Status of Russian Troops Near Ukraine Russian officials are mocking Western media's invasion warnings
US, Russian Aircraft Flew ‘Dangerously’ Close Over the Mediterranean Sea The US has increased its naval presence in the Mediterranean
