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June 9, 2022

Mexico, Northern Triangle heads of state skip Summit of the Americas as illegal border crossings soar

As Biden called for international cooperation on migration at the Summit of the Americas, the heads of Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras were all missing, sending their foreign ministers instead.

April 28, 2022

NATO chief says Finland, Sweden could join quickly

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday Finland and Sweden would be welcomed with open arms if they decide to join NATO following speculation the two countries would join.

April 14, 2022

Russia makes nuclear threat to Sweden, Finland over NATO consideration

Russia will have to bolster its defenses in the Baltic Sea -- including a potential nuclear escalation -- if Sweden and Finland join NATO, Moscow said on Thursday.

March 27, 2022

US ambassador to NATO cleans up Biden’s remarks, says ‘US does not have a policy of regime change in Russia’

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said on "Fox News Sunday" that the U.S. does not have a policy of regime change towards Russia, clarifying earlier remarks by President Biden in Warsaw, Poland.

March 13, 2022

Russians hit Ukrainian military base near Polish border, killing at least 35: Report

Russian troops launched an airstrike on a Ukrainian military base just 15 miles east of the Polish border, officials said Sunday, in what appeared to be the westernmost attack of the war, according to a report. 

March 5, 2022

US, Poland in talks to help Ukraine acquire warplanes

The United States is considering a deal with Poland to send U.S. warplanes to Warsaw to replace any Soviet-era fighter jets the NATO country sends to Ukraine. 

February 24, 2022

Ukrainian ambassador calls for NATO allies to form 'anti-Putin coalition’, urges 'devastating’ sanctions

Ukraine calls on NATO countries to sanction Russia and to form an anti-Putin coalition. Ukrainian Ambassador to the US said they appreciate any help from allies.

February 19, 2022

G7 foreign ministers pledge ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukrainian sovereignty in face of Russian buildup

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries -- including Secretary of State Antony Blinken -- on Saturday pledged their "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of a Russian buildup of military force at its border.

January 21, 2022

Russian threat to Ukraine could push Finland, Sweden to join NATO

Recent pronouncements coming from Finland and Sweden suggest the two countries are now more open to joining NATO.

January 19, 2022

Blinken says nomination for Ukraine ambassador 'forthcoming very shortly'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a nomination for the ambassador to Ukraine would be "forthcoming very shortly" – amid growing fears of a Russian incursion into the U.S. ally.