Curated Video
U.S. warns a Russian invasion in Ukraine would be ‘horrific’
Top U.S. officials are urging Russia to back down from escalating tension with Ukraine, warning an invasion would result in significant casualties.
Curated Video
Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says
US officials call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the crisis, warning that war would be ‘horrific’.
Curated Video
Biden says he will send US troops to Eastern Europe soon
US President Joe Biden has announced a small number of American soldiers will be deployed to Eastern Europe soon.
Curated Video
Defence minister visits Ukraine amid preparations for possible Russian invasion
Defence Minister Anita Anand arrived in Ukraine for a two-day visit of support as warnings of a possible Russian attack continue, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging his allies to avoid panicking his people.
Curated Video
US Senate close to deal on a bill to sanction Russia over Ukraine tensions
US Senators say they are close to reaching a deal on sanctions against Russia, to prevent a possible attack on Ukraine.
Curated Video
Russia warned of consequences of Ukraine invasion
As tens of thousands of Russian troops arrive at the border with Ukraine, the U.S. and U.K. issued direct warnings of consequences if an invasion takes place.
Curated Video
Amid reports of internal division, EU reaffirms 'strong unity' in Ukraine-Russia crisis
Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Curated Video
NATO warns Russia of more military muscle near its border
NATO seeks support of Finland and Sweden as it threatens to push more battle groups closer to the Russian border over Ukraine tensions.
Curated Video
NATO sends reinforcements to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions
NATO said it was sending more ships and fighter jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.
Curated Video
US puts troops on alert for Europe deployment as Ukraine allies mull options
8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".
Curated Video
Western leaders step up plans for Russian invasion of Ukraine
US seeks to protect Europe’s energy supplies if Russia invades, while Biden threatens Putin with sanctions.
Curated Video
Biden warns of personal sanctions against Putin over Ukraine
US seeks to protect Europe’s energy supplies if Russia invades, while Biden threatens Putin with sanctions.
Curated Video
Russian ambassador calls fears of Ukraine invasion 'bluff' and 'hysterical' reaction of the West
"Russia has no plans to invade either Ukraine or any other country," Vladimir Chizhov tells Euronews, adding that "winter is not yet over."
Curated Video
Lawmakers Send Biden Reminder of War Powers Act Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict
A bipartisan group of 43 representatives joined forces in a letter to President Joe Biden to remind the executive branch that it must seek the approval of Congress before authorizing a war — whether or not its in Ukraine as Russia...
Curated Video
Canada is well known for taking a 'discount on defence': retired general
Retired General Rick Hillier, former chief of the defence staff, joined Power & Politics Thursday to discuss the state of Canada's military as NATO countries prepare to reset defence and deterrence efforts in the face of Russia's war on...
Curated Video
China looking to 'save face' as Russia wages war on Ukraine: former ambassador
"China is faced with a dilemma," said former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques, citing China and Russia's strategic partnership. "They would like Putin also to find some face-saving device."
Curated Video
What’s motivating Vladimir Putin’s recent actions?
Former CIA agent John Sipher joins Power & Politics to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine.
Curated Video
'Determined to do all we can to support Ukraine,' says NATO chief
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emerged from a meeting with NATO leaders and announced further support for Ukraine and plans for a longer term 'new security reality.'
Curated Video
Biden Trip Looks to Bolster NATO Alliance, Escalate Sanctions on Russia
As President Biden travels to Europe this week amid Russia's ongoing invasion of its neighbor Ukraine, former Obama campaign foreign policy advisor and former Bush administration State Department official David Tafuri, joined Cheddar...
Curated Video
'The world can stop this,' Ukraine resident pleads
Saying she's 'ashamed that the world is tolerating this,' Lviv resident and journalist Alya Shandra called on NATO to stop being afraid of confronting Russia and take more action in support of Ukraine.
Curated Video
Diplomatic damage control underway after Biden’s Russia-Ukraine comments
The U.S. and its NATO allies performed damage control and showed their support for Ukraine a day after President Joe Biden’s comments about how the U.S. would respond to Russia invading Ukraine.
Curated Video
Russia’s military build-up near Ukraine: What could be next?
Ukrainian officials say Russia’s military build-up along its border is “almost complete”. We asked a military analyst what could happen next.
Curated Video
Canada joins allies in show of support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly added to the show of Western support for Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalate.
Curated Video
Blinken warns Ukraine faces ‘unprecedented threat’ from Russia
Russia could invade Ukraine at "very short notice".