Egyptian FM in Russia Passes Message to Lavrov From Blinken Lavrov says Blinken said for Russia to 'stop' and 'quit' in Ukraine
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Killing 14 in Hospital Strike Using US-Provided HIMARS According to Reuters, Ukraine hasn't responded to the allegations
NATO Official Says Alliance Is ‘Ready’ for Direct Confrontation With Russia Adm. Rob Bauer Says NATO countries should discuss shifting to a 'war economy' to increase weapons production
Kremlin Says NATO’s ‘Direct Involvement’ in Ukraine War Is ‘Growing’ A former advisor to Putin says Russia could retaliate against NATO countries for sending tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine Concedes Defeat in Donetsk Town of Soledar Russia's Defense Ministry said it took control of the town on January 12
German FM Says ‘We are Fighting a War Against Russia’ The comments align with Russia's view that they are fighting against the US and NATO in Ukraine
Russia Says Still No Date Set on New START Talks With US The US and Russia were set to discuss the treaty in November, but Russia postponed the talks citing US military support for Ukraine
Lavrov Says the West’s ‘Hybrid War’ on Russia Becoming a ‘Real War’ The Russian foreign minister blamed the US and its allies for the failure of earlier peace talks
Russia’s State Duma Leader Warns Western Support for Ukraine Could Bring ‘Global Catastrophe’ Vyacheslav Volodin says Russia could retaliate if Western arms are used in attempts to seize Russian territories
US Extends 101st Airborne Deployment in Southeastern Romania Soldiers from the 101st have been conducting drills near the Ukrainian border
