Putin Says NATO Expansion Is a ‘Relic of the Cold War’ The Russian leader also denounced the US for orchestrating the 2014 coup in Ukraine that ousted Viktor Yanukovych
White House Denies Report That Biden Froze Military Aid to Ukraine Politico reported that the US paused $100 million in military aid for Ukraine
Biden: Ukraine Must ‘Clean Up Corruption’ to Join NATO Ukraine's president hinted that NATO approved Kyiv's membership, but NATO leaders only affirmed a possible future membership
Biden Speaks With Ukrainian PM Ahead of Putin Summit Biden invited Zelensky to visit Washington in July
Massive NATO War Games Focus on Black Sea, Stoking Russia Tensions The drills stretch from the Atlantic to the Black Sea and involve 20 ships, 60 aircraft, 500 vehicles, and over 9,000 personnel from 20 countries
Sullivan: Iran Talks in an ‘Unclear Place’ The US and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to revive JCPOA, Sullivan said it is 'uncertain' if an agreement will be reached
US Coast Guard Cutter Enters Black Sea, Stoking Tensions With Russia Russia said its Black Sea fleet is monitoring the actions of the US vessel
EU Walks Back Claim of 150,000 Russian Troops Near Ukraine Border Last week, Ukraine said Russia has 80,000 troops along the border, but how Kyiv determined the numbers is not clear
Ukraine, Russia Hold Military Drills as NATO Rallies Against Moscow Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin attended talks at NATO Headquarters in Brussels