Biden Says NATO Will ‘Respond’ If Russia Uses Chemical Weapons
A Pentagon official said this week that there is no sign a Russian chemical attack is 'imminent'
Pentagon Says Russian Military Leaders Have Repeatedly Declined Calls With US Counterparts
US officials say Blinken hasn't attempted contacts with Russian FM Lavrov since the invasion started
US Sets Red Lines for China Helping Russia Skirt Sanctions
The Biden administration has threatened unspecified 'consequences' for China if it helps Russia evade sanctions
Close Putin Ally Warns of Nuclear ‘Dystopia’ If US Destabilizes Russia Like It Has Other Countries
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and growing calls for the US to intervene militarily has raised the specter of nuclear war
Iraq’s Sadrist Bloc Nominates President, PM Candidates
Sadr's brother-in-law tapped to be new premier
Report: Zelensky Asked Biden Not to Sanction Russian Billionaire Abramovich in Order to Facilitate Peace Talks
Abramovich is trying to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine
NATO Doubles Battlegroups in Eastern Europe Ahead of Summit
The alliance will deploy four new battlegroups in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia
Putin Wants Europe to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles
The US imposed sanctions prohibiting Russia from using the dollar, although there are significant exemptions for energy deals
US Formally Accuses Russia of War Crimes in Ukraine
The accusation comes as the US is increasing support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, which regularly targets civilians
Biden Might Announce Plan to Put More Troops in NATO Countries Near Ukraine
Biden could make the announcement during his trip to Europe this week
Colorado Moves to Divest Pension Funds from Ben & Jerry’s Parent Company Over Israeli Settlement Ban
The move makes Colorado the seventh US state to punish the ice cream company on behalf of Israel
US Says Iran Nuclear Deal Not Imminent
State Dept sets out current status of Iran talks
Biden Singles Out India for ‘Shaky’ Stance on Russia
The US is considering sanctions on India over its stockpile of Russian arms
US, European Allies to Announce More Russia Sanctions This Week
Biden is traveling to Brussels this week for meetings with NATO and the European Council
Pentagon Scrambles to Restock Weapons Sent to Ukraine as Arm Makers Look to Cash In
Congress has given the Pentagon $3.5 billion for the effort
