Ukraine: US could sanction Putin personally if Russia invades, Biden says
US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.
EU agency seeks clearer rules on balancing borders, rights
The European Union needs clearer rules on balancing respect for human rights with the need for border protection, the chief of the EU's Frontex border and coastguard agency said on Friday.
Canada to offer Ukraine a loan, seeks other ways to help Kyiv deal with Russia
Canada will offer Ukraine a loan of up to C$120 million ($95.6 million) and is looking at other ways to support Kyiv as a crisis with Russia deepens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
Ukraine crisis: what next after the Blinken-Lavrov talks?
Here is a snapshot of what to look out for next in the Ukraine crisis after the latest U.S.-Russia talks produced - as expected - no breakthrough.
United States urges Russia to continue talks over Ukraine, arms control
The United States on Wednesday called on Russia to stay at the negotiating table after a first round of talks over Ukraine this week but continue discussions, including on topics such arms control.
U.S. Senate Democrats unveil Russia sanctions bill to help Ukraine
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on top Russian government and military officials, including President Vladimir Putin, and key banking institutions if Moscow engages in hostilities against Ukraine.
NATO offers arms talks with Russia to avert 'real risk' of conflict
NATO said on Wednesday it was willing to talk to Russia about arms control and missile deployments but would not allow Moscow to veto Ukraine's ambition to join the alliance, warning of a real risk of a new war in Europe.
U.S. pushed back on Russian security proposals in Geneva meeting, official says
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Monday said that the United States was firm in pushing back on security proposals that are "non-starters" during talks with her Russian counterpart in Geneva, and added Washington won't allow anyone to slam shut NATO's open door policy.
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