Some Russian troops reportedly withdraw from Ukraine border area
Russia's Interfax news, citing the military, reports that 10,000 troops are returning to their "permanent deployment points" from the border region.
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Tensions over Ukraine come as relations between Russia and NATO are at an all-time low
Russian President Vladimir Putin once floated the prospect of his country joining NATO.
Ukrainian military is long on morale but short on weaponry
Military experts say Russia would face stronger resistance from Ukraine than it did when it annexed the Crimean Peninsula seven years ago
Russia Fatally Poisoned A Prominent Defector In London, A Court Concludes
Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian intelligence officer, died in London weeks after drinking tea that was later found to have been laced with the deadly radioactive compound polonium-210.
Biden And The EU Call A Truce In A 17-Year Trade Fight To Focus On Threats From China
Biden tried to repair ties with European allies and convinced them to take a tougher stance on China. Next he'll confront Russia. But selling this at home remains the hardest part.
Biden And Putin Won't Hold A Joint News Conference After Their Geneva Meeting
Biden will instead hold a solo press conference, which a White House official called "the appropriate format to clearly communicate with the free press the topics that were raised in the meeting."
Biden Heads To Europe To Convince Allies The United States Has Their Backs
Biden wants to rebuild relations with allies, but some of his old friends in Europe have grown weary after the last four years.
What To Watch On Biden's 1st Foreign Trip To The U.K., Brussels And Geneva
President Biden will be in Europe for eight days, first meeting with allies and partners at the G7 and NATO summits. And then, he'll square off with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva.
Biden And Putin Are Going To Meet In Geneva On June 16
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet face-to-face in Switzerland next month. The agenda will include nuclear arms control, climate change and Russia's election meddling.
Biden Wants A 'Stable, Predictable' Relationship With Russia. That's Complicated
President Biden is getting ready for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month. Domestic politics are making Biden's approach to the talks even tougher.