In an effort to influence Russia to not invade Ukraine, President Joe Biden has ordered about 3,000 troops to three European nations allied with the U.S. or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. […]
Biden sending 3,000 troops
Some hope in the Ukraine crisis?
Is there a ray of light in the tense standoff between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine? Stating his willingness to continue talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday criticized […]
Russia says “nyet” to NATO
The written response to Russia from the United States and NATO about the crisis over Ukraine didn’t move the nations toward a diplomatic solution. According to United Press International, Russian Foreign Minister […]
Cooler heads over Ukraine?
Temperatures may have cooled in the stare-down between the United States and Russia over the fate of Ukraine. According to The New York Times, the “confrontational rhetoric” between the two nations has […]
Trying to scare off Mr. Putin
If Russia’s menacing attitude toward Ukraine turns into a full-scale military invasion of its neighbor, how will the United States and its allies respond? The New York Times is reporting that the […]
Biden, Putin talk about Ukraine
For the second time in a month, U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a phone call about tensions over Ukraine being the main topic. Russia has deployed […]
Retorts: Speak softly, or don’t
There’s only a short time until the end of the year, so it’s time for a short column with some short quotes about the issues of the day. Coronavirus “When you wrestle […]
G7 warns Russia on Ukraine
Seven of the world’s leading democracies have issued a warning that if Russia invades Ukraine, it would face “massive consequences.” United Press International is reporting that representatives of G7 – which includes […]
Biden warns Putin over Ukraine
In response to growing tensions over Russian military activity on its border with Ukraine, President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a two-hour video conference. According to The New […]
Parents of teen are charged
The parents of the teenage boy accused of killing four people and wounding others in shooting rampage at a high school in Michigan were arrested Saturday in what authorities suggest may have […]
