Most U.S. voters say Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if Donald Trump were still president, according to a newly released survey. The Harvard-Harris poll first reported Friday by The Hill found that 62% of registered voters surveyed believe the attack on Ukraine would not have happened with Mr. Trump in the White House,…Continue Reading

Sen. Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt Romney Sunday shows preview: Russia invades Ukraine; Biden nominates Jackson to Supreme Court The Hill’s Morning Report – Russia attacks Ukraine Lawmakers to receive briefing from Biden administration on Thursday MORE (R-Utah) on Sunday slammed a pair of House Republicans after they attended a conference hosted by a prominent white nationalist over the…Continue Reading

By Joseph Choi – 02/27/22 10:01 AM EST Republican Sen. Tom CottonTom Bryant Cotton Sunday shows preview: Russia invades Ukraine; Biden nominates Jackson to Supreme Court The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden announces Supreme Court pick amid unfolding Ukrainian crisis Sunday shows preview: Russia-Ukraine crisis dominates as White House is ‘convinced’…Continue Reading

Multiple media organizations are reporting that Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks on the border of Ukraine and Belarus. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed to Sky News that the two sides would hold the talks on the border of Ukraine and Belarus, where some of the Russian troops invading his country had been held.Zelenskyy had…Continue Reading

Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinCyber officials urge federal agencies to armor up for potential Russian attacks Rick Scott: Putin a ‘murderous thug,’ will ‘continue to try to swallow up more and more territory’ Biden says Putin is ‘producing the exact opposite effect that he intended’ MORE has ordered his country’s nuclear defense systems be put…Continue Reading

President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military’s nuclear deterrent forces to be on alert as international tension builds over Russia’s four-day-old invasion of Ukraine.Putin said in a meeting of top officials on Sunday that the move was in response to leading NATO powers making what he called “aggressive statements,” according to Tass, the state-owned Russian…Continue Reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that a Ukrainian delegation would meet with a Russian delegation “without preconditions.” The latest: Zelensky said on Telegram following a conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that the two groups would meet on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, near the Pripyat River.What they’re saying: “Lukashenko has taken responsibility for ensuring that…Continue Reading

Social media platforms are beginning to crack down on Russian state media in response to the Kremlin’s efforts to tighten controls around internet communications.Why it matters: Tech giants that provide services around the world prefer not to take sides in conflicts where they operate in both combatants’ territory, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is making…Continue Reading

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised statement on Sunday that he was ordering Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert, as he continues his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.Driving the news: Speaking alongside his defense minister and military chief of staff, Putin said recent sanctions and “aggressive statements” from NATO countries had led him to…Continue Reading

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call Sunday he would offer to mediate and broker a ceasefire between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin said.Why it matters: The call came two days after Zelensky called Bennett and asked him for a mediation following Russia’s unprovoked attack…Continue Reading