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Kremlin Turns Down Biden’s Conditions for Putin Talks

The Kremlin on Friday rejected U.S. President Joe Biden’s conditions that Russian troops fully withdraw from Ukraine before he speak with President...

'Don't. Don't': Biden to Putin on Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

Putin's army is incurring heavy losses in the Ukraine counteroffensive.

Sustained attention

Biden Meets Relatives of Americans Jailed in Russia

Washington is seeking a deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

Blinken Holds ‘Frank’ Discussion With Russian FM on Prisoners, Ukraine

It was U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first conversation with his Russian counterpart since the Ukraine war.

Kremlin Says Biden's Comments on Putin 'Alarming'

During a visit to Poland on Saturday, Biden dubbed Putin "a butcher" who "cannot remain in power."

Branding Putin a 'Butcher', Biden Doubts Russia Dialing Down Ukraine Aims

The Russian army earlier said it would focus on "the main goal — the liberation of Donbas."

'ill-gotten gains'

Biden Warns 'Dictator' Putin, Oligarchs as Russia Bombards Ukraine

"We are coming for your ill-begotten gains," Biden told Russian oligarchs.

U.S. Calls Off Biden-Putin Summit After Ukraine ‘Invasion’

The White House allowed the prospect of diplomatic talks if Putin “changes course” on Ukraine.

seeking mediation

France Sees 'Diplomatic Hope' to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Biden agreed in principle to a meeting with Putin following talks Macron held with both leaders on Sunday.

SOARING TENSIONS

Putin, Biden Agree in Principle to Summit as Ukraine Tensions Soar

The possible breakthrough came after Washington warned of an imminent invasion and Ukraine and Russia blamed each other for a spike in shelling.

'seems positive'

Kremlin Welcomes Biden’s Push for Dialogue on Ukraine

Biden vowed to push for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, but also warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine remained “very much a possibility.”...

Biden Warns Putin Ukraine Attack Would Bring 'Severe Costs'

Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions Saturday.

TENSIONS RISING

Biden’s Sanctions Threats ‘Destabilizing,’ Kremlin Says

Biden on Wednesday threatened a host of “severe economic consequences” for Moscow in case of military action in Ukraine.

‘SEVERE CONSEQUENCES’

Biden Threatens Dollar Ban on Russian Banks

The U.S. said it could block Russian financial institutions from trading in dollars if Moscow invades Ukraine.

Biden Warns of 'Disaster for Russia' if They Invade Ukraine

Biden also expressed fears Putin had talked himself into a corner and could be forced to "move in" to Ukraine.

Biden Tells Zelenskiy U.S. Will 'Respond Decisively' if Russia Invades Ukraine

The show of U.S. support comes days after Biden warned Putin of severe consequences if Moscow launches a military invasion.

Biden and Putin Trade Warnings Over Ukraine, but Vow Diplomacy

Biden warned Putin of a tough response to any invasion of Ukraine, while the Kremlin leader said anti-Moscow sanctions would be a "colossal mistake"

'in the mood for conversation'

Biden, Putin Emphasize Diplomacy Ahead of Call Over Ukraine Crisis

President Joe Biden will offer his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a diplomatic path forward on the Ukraine crisis in a telephone call Thursday.

Putin Says 'Effective Dialogue' With U.S. Possible

Tensions remain high between Russia and the U.S. over Moscow's military build-up on the border with Ukraine.

opinion Mark Galeotti

What Good Could the Putin/Biden Conversation Really Do?

While no big results came out of the Putin-Biden talks, it would be a mistake to consider the conversation futile and fruitless.

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