Jeff Mordock

Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees in Poland on Saturday

President Biden will meet with Ukrainian refugees in Poland on Saturday, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.

March 25, 2022

U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy

U.S. President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal Friday to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian oil and gas.

March 25, 2022

Zelenskyy pleads with NATO for more aid amid fears of Russian chemical attack

President Biden and NATO leaders meeting in Brussels announced a series of steps Thursday to respond to Russia's assault on Ukraine, even as they were scolded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not doing enough to help his war-ravaged nation.

March 24, 2022

Trump sues Hillary, DNC, Comey over Russia conspiracy allegations in 2016 election

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday sued Hillary Clinton, former FBI Director James B. Comey and others involved in years of accusations that his campaign worked with Russia to meddle in the 2016 presidential election.

March 24, 2022

Biden changes stance on sanctions, now says they ‘never’ deter

President Biden on Thursday contradicted one of his own administration's talking points during the run-up to Russia's attack on Ukraine, admitting that sanctions "never deter" military aggression.

March 24, 2022

Biden says China understands consequences of helping Russia in Ukraine war

President Biden said Thursday that China understands that it would face severe economic consequences if it provides assistance to Russia in its war in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Biden vows action if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine

President Biden on Thursday pledged that the U.S. will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, but its response depends on the situation.

March 24, 2022

NATO condemns Russian invasion, says commitment to Article 5 is ‘ironclad’

NATO on Thursday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reiterated its commitment to Article 5, which compels all members of the alliance to come to the aid of another member if it's attacked.

March 24, 2022

NATO says it’s stepping up chemical, nuclear defenses in response to Russia

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday the military alliance will beef up its defenses against chemical and nuclear weapons as fears rise that Russia could deploy such measures in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Biden to welcome 100,000 Ukrainians as U.S. becomes refugee safety valve

The White House announced plans Thursday to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian migrants fleeing Russia's war on their country, the latest in a series of moves to make the U.S. immigration system a safety valve for those fleeing global trouble spots.

March 24, 2022

U.S. sanctions 300 Russian parliament members, 40 defense companies

The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions against more than 300 Russian lawmakers -- including most of the country's parliament, known as the Dumas -- marking a significant escalation of punishments on Moscow for the war in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy slams NATO for failing to take ‘real action’ against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday pleaded with NATO to do more to help his country fight off Russian invaders, slamming the 30-nation military alliance for not taking "real action."

March 24, 2022

North Korea tests new intercontinental ballistic missile as NATO meets in Europe

North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, escalating its weapons program while world leaders are gathered in Europe to focus on Russia's war on Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Russian stock market, crushed by war, resumes trading

The Russian stock market partially reopened Thursday for the first time in a month following the invasion of Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Biden, allies pressure Russia with new sanctions, deployment of NATO troops

President Biden arrived in Europe Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings on the war in Ukraine, with allies preparing to green-light a new round of sanctions on Russia and new deployments of NATO troops to Eastern European countries with a front-row seat to the fighting.

March 23, 2022

Russia’s nuclear threats will top agenda for Biden at NATO summit in Brussels

Russia's threat of a nuclear attack will be among the key topics discussed by President Biden and U.S. allies during the NATO summit this week, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.

March 23, 2022

Biden’s approval rating drops to an all-time low of 40% in poll

President Biden's approval rating dropped to an all-time low of 40%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.

March 23, 2022

Biden warns threat over Russian chemical attack in Ukraine is real

President Biden on Wednesday raised alarms about the possibility that Russia will escalate its war on Ukraine with chemical weapons.

March 23, 2022

Stakes high, expectations low for Biden’s European tour

The stakes for President Biden's meeting with NATO allies as war rages in Ukraine could not be higher, but expectations are low for quick and concrete results as Europe and the U.S. show little appetite for their remaining options to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces.

March 22, 2022

White House to impose more sanctions on Russia

The U.S. and its European allies will impose more sanctions on Russia at this week's NATO summit, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Tuesday.

March 22, 2022