Vladimir Putin

• Russia says it does not want a war with Ukraine as standoff continues

  U.S. President Joe Biden warned Ukraine’s leader Thursday that there is a “distinct possibility” that Russia could take military action against the former Soviet state in February.

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• Biden threatens personal sanctions on Putin if Russia invades Ukraine

  U.S. President Joe Biden repeated that there were no plans to send U.S. troops to Ukraine, which is not a NATO member, amid growing concerns about Russian threats.

  Canada

  Jan 25
  
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• Sask. Ukrainians concerned for family members still in Ukraine

  Iryna Matsiuk said what is happening in Ukraine right now feels similar to eight years ago when Russian troops seized the Crimean Peninsula. 

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• Russia is facing ‘severe’ sanctions for Ukraine threats. Here’s what that could mean

  Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders in what Kyiv and its allies fear could be preparation for a new military offensive.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• Biden predicts Russia will ‘move in’ on Ukraine, test Western leaders

  The Kremlin has massed some 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders, a buildup that the West says is preparation for a war to prevent Ukraine from ever joining NATO.

  World

  Jan 19
• Russia denies U.S. allegations it’s preparing pretext to invade Ukraine

  A delegation of U.S. senators is visiting Ukraine to emphasize U.S. support for the country amid rising tensions with Russia, including a representative from Canada.

  World

  Jan 17
• Joly to meet Ukraine’s prime minister, NATO allies as Russia tensions mount

  Global Affairs said Joly's meetings will focus on "Russia's aggression and ongoing destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine."

  Canada

  Jan 15
• U.S., NATO reject Russia’s demand to exclude Ukraine from alliance

  Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia would have no say over who should be allowed to join the bloc.

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  Jan 7
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• Putin warns Biden that Russia will retaliate if U.S. places sanctions

  Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke frankly for nearly an hour late Thursday amid growing alarm over Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine.

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  Dec 30, 2021
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• Biden, Putin to speak Thursday amid Ukraine tensions

  The two leaders will discuss a range of topics, including upcoming security talks between the countries and a tense situation in Europe, the White House National said.

  World

  Dec 29, 2021