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Russia, Ukraine agree to organize humanitarian corridors for civilians

Russia and Ukraine agreed to organize humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians in the second round of talks in Belarus on Thursday, Ukraine's Advisor to the Head of

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Putin's nuclear alert part of 'pattern' of 'manufacturing threats': Psaki

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to put his nation's nuclear deterrent forces on a state of heightened

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Feb.19- Feb.25)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Putin announces spec

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on support from partners

The process of convening an emergency summit of the Normandy Four has been initiated and Ukraine is waiting for clear and effective steps of support from partners, Ukra

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Biden responds with limited sanctions after Putin recognizes breakaway Ukraine regions

President Joe Biden on Monday reacted swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring he would recognize the independence of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukra

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US says Russia closer to invading Ukraine, agrees to meeting

Russia on Sunday rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops back from Ukraine's northern border, a move that U.S. leaders said put Russia another

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'Past time' to leave: US evacuates diplomats, troops from Ukraine amid 'war zone' warnings

With increasingly dire warnings from the U.S. that Russia will likely attack Ukraine in the coming days, the U.S. is evacuating its diplomats and troops in the country

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Sen. Bernie Sanders warns of 'drumbeats' of war in Washington

Sen. Bernie Sanders gave a speech on the Senate floor Thursday expressing grave concern over the "drumbeats" of war building in Washington, D.C., amid escalating tensio

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Biden, Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands

U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the U.S. National Security Council

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EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions after plane diversion

The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury ov

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Russian troops start pulling back from Ukrainian border

Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that caused Ukrainian and Western concerns.On Thursday, Russian Defense Minist

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for summit with Merkel, Macron and Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and for a state summit and working lunch at Elysee Palace in Paris, France. /Getty Images Ukraine's President Vo

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Ukraine's youngest PM replaced as president seeks 'new brains'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers a speech during a parliamentary session, Kiev, Ukraine, March 4, 2020. /Reuters Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy ousted Oleksiy Honcharu

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Trump’s Lawyer Giuliani Says He’s Willing to Testify at Pending Senate Impeachment Trial

President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, made his statement speaking to reporters on Tuesday night while on his way into the president’s Florida resor