Jeff Mordock

Biden reassures Polish president of ‘sacred’ commitment to NATO’s Article 5 as invasion fears loom

President Biden on Saturday sought to reassure Polish President Andrzej Duda that NATO would respond in lockstep if Russia expands its war beyond Ukraine and launches an attack on Poland.

March 26, 2022

Biden meets with Ukrainian officials after ‘disappointing’ NATO summit

President Biden on Saturday attended a meeting of Ukrainian officials in Poland in an attempt to smooth things over after the war-torn country's top officials slammed the lack of action during this week's emergency NATO summit.

March 26, 2022

Biden lauds humanitarian efforts’ ‘enormous consequences’ for Ukraine war victims

President Biden on Friday hailed the efforts of humanitarian workers in Poland who are assisting refugees and aiding those who remain in war-torn Ukraine.

March 25, 2022

Biden to host Singapore’s prime minister at White House

President Biden will host the Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong next week, the White House announced Friday.

March 25, 2022

Biden meets with U.S. troops in Poland to discuss Ukraine, refugees

President Biden on Friday met with U.S. troops stationed near the border between Poland and Ukraine, telling them their mission extends beyond Ukraine to defending freedom across the globe.

March 25, 2022

White House warns that Russia could invade NATO countries

The White House on Friday offered its strongest assessment yet that Russia could expand the war beyond Ukraine with invasions of other Eastern European countries, including NATO allies.

March 25, 2022

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