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economic pressure

U.S. Starts Targeting Banks That Help Russian War in Ukraine

"We are sending an unmistakable message: anyone supporting Russia's unlawful war effort is at risk of losing access to the U.S. financial system."
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appropriated assets

Kyiv's Allies Vow to Make Russia Pay for Ukraine Invasion

A recent study by the World Bank, the UN, the EU and the Ukrainian government said the wider recovery of Kyiv's economy would cost $441 billion.
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diplomatic push

Blinken Eyes U.S. Inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine Rattles Nerves

Unlike fellow former Soviet republic Belarus, Central Asian nations have not rallied behind Moscow over the war.
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Air defense

Zelensky Says U.S. Aid Not 'Charity' on Triumphant U.S. Visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday directly appealed for long-term U.S. support on his first foreign trip since Russia's invasion, saying...
influence effort

U.S. Says Russia Has Sent $300 Mln to Meddle in Elections

"We think this is just the tip of the iceberg."
On the table

Resuming Talks With Russia, U.S. Offers 'Substantial' Deal on Prisoners

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken said he expected a telephone call "in the coming days" with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
tensions high

Lavrov Walks Out of G20 Talks as West Presses Moscow on Ukraine

Moscow's offensive is overshadowing the talks in Bali.
ticking clock

Little Hope of Breakthrough as U.S., Russia Hold High-Stakes Ukraine Talks

The two countries' top diplomats are expected to have a concise exchange as they determine whether diplomacy remains possible.
'high price'

West Warns Russia Against ‘Any’ Ukraine Incursion

The United States and its allies warned Moscow of grave consequences if "any" of the Russian troops massed on the border were to cross into Ukraine.
show of support

Blinken in Kyiv Urges Putin to Choose 'Peaceful Path' on Ukraine

After talks last week failed to ease fears, the White House warned that Russia was ready to attack Ukraine at "any point."
appeal to ally

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Seeks Biden's Support on NATO

The hard reality facing Zelenskiy is that his most ambitious goals for the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship face slow going.
reaching compromise

U.S., Germany Pipeline Deal Warns Russia, Seeks Ukraine Transit

The pipeline through the Baltic Sea has been vigorously opposed by Ukraine.
final formality

U.S. Extends New START Nuclear Treaty With Russia as Rifts Rise

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off last Friday on legislation extending the accord.
cyber crimes

U.S. Offers $10M Reward Against Russian Election Interference

The reward marks one of the most public signs that members of Trump's administration are taking election meddling seriously.
new start

U.S. and Russia to Resume Nuclear Talks, but China Casts Cloud

"The ball is on the American part of the court," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.