Home AP Ukraine-Russia crisi: Biden: ‘Every indication’ Russia prepared to attack Ukrain AP Ukraine-Russia crisi: Biden: ‘Every indication’ Russia prepared to attack Ukrain Author - Warrior Lacrox February 17, 2022 0 Biden: ‘Every indication’ Russia prepared to attack UkraineBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and LORNE COOK12 minutes agoKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden warned Thursday that Russia could still invade Ukraine within days and Russia expelled the No. 2 diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, as tensions flared anew in the worst East-West standoff in decades.Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as NATO eyes Russia moveBy JILL LAWLESStodayLONDON (AP) — Western fears that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent have eased but not disappeared. Diplomatic efforts to avert war got new energy this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was willing to discuss security issues with NATO, and Russia said it was withdrawing some of its troops gathered near Ukraine’s borders.US stocks move broadly lower as Ukraine tensions persistBy DAMIAN J. TROISE29 minutes agoStocks fell broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday, chipping away at the weekly gains for major indexes.The S&P 500 fell 1.1% as of 12:04 p.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 360 points, or 1%, to 34,577 and the Nasdaq fell 1.6%.ADVERTISEMENTSaudi Arabia keeps lid on oil output as US gas prices riseBy AYA BATRAWY and ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI36 minutes agoDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is signaling it isn't willing to pump more oil and won't push for changes to an agreement with Russia and other producers that has kept a lid on oil production levels.EXPLAINER: Russia-backed rebels a thorn in Ukraine’s sideBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOVan hour agoMOSCOW (AP) — Amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions have also soared in the country's east, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a long conflict with Russia-backed separatists.Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as tensions hit new highBy COLLEEN BARRYan hour agoMILAN (AP) — Tensions spiked anew over Ukraine Thursday amid conflicting claims on whether Russia had drawn down troops that could be used in an invasion, border shelling in Ukraine's separatist-controlled east and intensified diplomacy.Harris stepping on world stage amid tensions over UkraineBy AAMER MADHANIan hour agoWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will face her highest-stakes foreign policy assignment yet this weekend in Germany, where she will try to keep European allies unified amid growing concern over the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.EU leaders push Ukraine diplomacy, show unity on sanctionsBy RAF CASERT and SAM PETREQUINtodayBRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leader held a short summit meeting Thursday to push the chances of diplomacy to unlock the standoff over Ukraine and reaffirm their joint determination to impose massive sanctions if Russia invades its neighbor.With fast-track passports, Russia extends clout in UkraineBy DASHA LITVINOVA and YURAS KARMANAUtodayMOSCOW (AP) — Ivan Malyuta, a resident of Donetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists, applied for Russian citizenship this month and said he, his wife and three children will soon be getting Russian passports.Asian stocks follow Wall St up after Fed inflation commentsBy JOE McDONALDtodayBEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Thursday after Federal Reserve policymakers indicated they are leaning toward more decisive action on inflation but set no firm targets.ADVERTISEMENTGLIMPSES: Nations at odds, but Olympians find time for a hugBy The Associated PresstodayUS official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine borderBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU, LORNE COOK and AAMER MADHANItodayKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the U.S. warned that Russia had added as many as 7,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders despite Kremlin declarations that forces were being pulled back from the region.Business Highlights: Retail sales surge, faster rate hikesBy The Associated Pressyesterday___January retail sales surge 3.8% as consumers defy inflationNEW YORK (AP) — Fueled by pay gains, solid hiring and enhanced savings, Americans sharply ramped up their spending at retail stores last month in a sign that many consumers remain unfazed by rising inflation.Risk of a Ukraine war spreading in Europe rests on unknownsBy ROBERT BURNSyesterdayWASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be devastating and a wider European war even worse. Whether a larger war happens would depend partly on Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambitions, partly on the West's military response and partly on plain luck.High gas costs from Ukraine threat pose Biden political riskBy JOSH BOAKyesterdayWASHINGTON (AP) — With the continuing threat of Russia invading Ukraine, a foreign policy crisis is colliding with one of President Joe Biden's political vulnerabilities: Rising gasoline prices at home.Ukraine: On unity day, flags convey endurance, defianceBy LORI HINNANTyesterdayKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian flags celebrated survival, endurance and above all, defiance.A pair of human chains grasped a blue and yellow banner along the edge of a stadium field in Kyiv, one on either side.European companies’ Russian ties could make sanctions toughBy DAVID McHUGH and COLLEEN BARRYyesterdayFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe is contemplating sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine — and the work is far from simple.ADVERTISEMENTMacron: Europe needs to defend its sovereignty in spaceBy FRANK JORDANSyesterdayBERLIN (AP) — Europe needs a bolder space policy, French President Emmanuel Macron declared Wednesday, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness.Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisisBy DASHA LITVINOVA and MAURICIO SAVARESEyesterdayMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro for talks in Moscow and hailed ties between the two countries, which he described as consisting of “friendship and mutual understanding.”How Russia uses sarcasm as weapon in Ukraine crisisyesterdayMOSCOW (AP) — “Wars in Europe rarely start on a Wednesday.”That’s how a top Russian diplomat brushed off speculation in the West that Russia could invade neighboring Ukraine as soon as Wednesday, Feb.Doubting Russian exit, NATO looks to bolster its defensesBy LORNE COOKyesterdayBRUSSELS (AP) — NATO member countries on Wednesday examined new ways to bolster the defenses of nations on the organization’s eastern flank as Russia’s military buildup around Ukraine fuels one of Europe’s biggest security crises in decades.Ukrainian and Russian celebrate with hug at Beijing OlympicsyesterdayZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Defending champion Oleksandr Abramenko won Ukraine's first medal of the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday and celebrated by getting a hug from Russian skier Ilia Burov at a time of rising tensions between the countries.Asian shares rise on easing of Ukraine tensions, cheaper oilBy YURI KAGEYAMAyesterdayTOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday, buoyed by hopes for a diplomatic solution instead of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.But analysts warned the tensions were far from completely resolved, and the situation remains volatile.US hasn’t verified Russian pullback of troops near UkraineBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU and AAMER MADHANIyesterdayMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he welcomed a security dialogue with the West, and his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S.ADVERTISEMENTBusiness Highlights: Transforming workplace, Fed nomineesBy The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2022___Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanesNEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know on hopes of averting warBy GEIR MOULSONFebruary 15, 2022BERLIN (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said after hosting Germany's chancellor that Moscow was ready for talks with the United States and NATO on military transparency, missile deployment limits and other security issues.Senators issue bipartisan support for Ukraine, warn RussiaBy LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRIFebruary 15, 2022WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare bipartisan accord, Senate leaders issued a joint statement Tuesday signaling solidarity with an independent Ukraine and issuing a stern warning that Russia would pay a “severe price” of sanctions if President Vladimir Putin attacks across its border.Cyberattacks knock out sites of Ukrainian army, major banksBy YURAS KURMANAU and FRANK BAJAKFebruary 15, 2022KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A series of cyberattacks on Tuesday knocked the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defense ministry and major banks offline, Ukrainian authorities said, as tensions persisted over the threat of a possible Russian invasion.How major US stock indexes fared TuesdayThe Associated PressFebruary 15, 2022Stocks ended broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday as investors welcomed signs that tensions might ease in Ukraine.Moscow said some troops near Ukraine’s borders would begin returning to their bases, however U.S.Russia sends warplanes to Syria for huge naval drills in MedBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOVFebruary 15, 2022MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Tuesday deployed long-range nuclear-capable bombers and fighter jets carrying state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to its air base in Syria for massive naval drills in the region amid soaring tensions with the West over Ukraine.US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propagandaBy NOMAAN MERCHANTFebruary 15, 2022WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday accused a conservative financial news website with a significant American readership of amplifying Kremlin propaganda and alleged five media outlets targeting Ukrainians have taken direction from Russian spies.ADVERTISEMENTUS Ukrainian clergy, flocks show support amid Russia crisisBy LUIS ANDRES HENAO and PETER SMITHFebruary 15, 2022Yuriy Opoka prays his wife and young daughter will be safe in Ukraine as he closely follows the massive buildup of Russian troops on the country's borders and dire warnings that they could invade at any time.Russians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasionBy VLADIMIR ISACHENKOVFebruary 15, 2022MOSCOW (AP) — While the U.S. warns that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, the drumbeat of war is all but unheard in Moscow, where pundits and ordinary people alike don't expect President Vladimir Putin to launch an attack on its ex-Soviet neighbor. 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