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White House warns Russia may seek to use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration has publicly warned that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine

In talks with Poland on deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

The United States is in talks with Poland on a deal to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, a White House spokesperson confirmed

White House disavows US Senator Graham's call for Putin assassination

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing intense pushback from all corners of Washington after calling for the Russian people to end the Ukraine war by assassinating President Vladimir Putin. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that it is not the position of the United States government. Graham, a former Air Force lawyer and longtime defence hawk, tweeted Thursday evening that the only people who can fix this are Russians. The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out, Graham tweeted. You would be doing your country - and the world - a great service. The tweet drew swift pushback from some of the most conservative and liberal members of Congress. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz called it an exceptionally bad idea. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican who was denounced this week for speaking at an event organised by a white nationalist, said Graham's tweet was irresponsible, dangerous & unhinged. And Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a

US sanctions Kremlin spokesman, 50 Russian oligarchs over Ukraine war

President Joe Biden said the sanctions will target those who line their pockets with the Russian people's money as the Ukrainian people seek shelter from airstrikes.

Joe Biden had constructive conversation with Quad leaders: White House

US President Joe Biden had a constructive conversation with Quad leaders amid the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday

US utilities lobby White House to let Russian uranium imports to continue

US nuclear power industry is pushing White House to allow uranium imports from Russia to continue despite the war in Ukraine, with cheap supplies of fuel seen as key to keeping electricity prices low

Russia becomes global, economic and financial pariah: White House

The US and its key allies have imposed tough sanctions on Russia to cripple its economy for invading Ukraine

Joe Biden to speak on Russian attack on Ukraine, says White House

Biden's first public comment on the Russian attack is scheduled to be delivered from the East Room of the White House at 11 pm IST (12:30 pm EST), according to the White House

US warns Putin of significant consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin will face significant consequences if Moscow invades Ukraine, the White House warned on Wednesday.

US calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion; more sanctions expected

The White House is now calling Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion.

Joe Biden holds National Security Council meeting on Ukraine crisis

US President Joe Biden held a meeting of the National Security Council over the situation around Ukraine on Sunday, the White House said.

Biden to hold National Security Council meeting on Ukraine: White House

Western countries and Kiev have been accusing Russia of preparing for an alleged "invasion" of Ukraine

Russia could launch 'false' pretext to invade Ukraine 'at any moment': US

Russia earlier said that it is withdrawing some troops following drills around Ukraine but that has been met with scepticism from Western leaders

Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen anytime now: White House

The Kremlin has repeatedly denied it has plans to attack Ukraine but demanded that NATO never admit Ukraine and other ex-Soviet nations as members

Biden orders release of Trump White House visitor logs to Congress

President Joe Biden orders the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of 6th Jan. 2021, again rejecting Donald Trump's claims of executive privilege.

India is a driving force of Quad: White House after the Melbourne meeting

India is a driving force of the Quad and an engine for regional growth, says White House, days after the Quad met in Melbourne to discuss issues such as tensions between Russia Ukraine.

Russia's Ukraine invasion could begin next week, says US

White House battles Putin by disclosing his next possible moves

India faces 'very significant challenges', especially from China, says US

'A free and open Indo-Pacific can only be achieved if we build collective capacity for a new age,' the report said, noting that the US will support 'India's continued rise and regional leadership'

Biden narrows list of candidates for Supreme Court, doing deep dive on 4

Biden appears to be narrowing his list of candidates for the Supreme Court, saying he's looking at about four people.

There may be need for another boost: Fauci on fourth Covid booster dose

White House Chief Medical advisor Antony Fauci hinted that there may be the need for the fourth-dose boost in the United States to battle with Covid-19 variant Omicron.