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Biden to host call with Nato allies as invasion fears grow – as it happened

US president says threat of Russian invasion ‘very high’, after Ukraine government source says shelling ‘looks like provocation’

The Guardian - AU

U.S. warns against Russian false claims being used as pretext for Ukraine invasion

The United States warned on Wednesday that Russia could use false claims about the conflict in Ukraine's Donbass region, including reports of mass graves and allegations of chemical weapons production, to justify an invasion of the former Soviet republic.

Reuters

US and Iranian officials suggest nuclear talks nearing conclusion

Iranian negotiator says deal is ‘closer than ever’ as US State Department stresses that days ahead will be ‘decisive’.

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U.S. in 'very final stages' of Iran nuclear talks, State Dept. says

The United States is in "the midst of the very final stages" of indirect talks with Iran aimed at salvaging a 2015 deal limiting Tehran's nuclear activities, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.

Reuters

US relocating embassy from Ukraine’s capital amid fears of Russian invasion

WASHINGTON — Warning of “dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces” on Ukraine’s border, the U.S. on Monday announced it was closing its embassy in the capital city of Kyiv out of fear for the safety of its diplomats.

Los Angeles Times

Incursion could start at ‘any time’, White House warns – as it happened

US relocating remaining embassy staff to Lviv, Antony Blinken confirms

The Guardian - US

Analysis: ‘Harsh’ exchanges: Dismissive Biden press strategy undermines lofty campaign vows

WASHINGTON — “Democracy dies in darkness” became The Washington Post’s guiding principle during Donald Trump’s norms-busting administration. But what happens when democracy is confronted with dismissiveness, deflection and delays?

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‘Harsh’ exchanges: Dismissive Biden press strategy undermines lofty campaign vows

The Biden White House press operation vowed to be kinder and gentler than Trump's. Then it accused reporters of siding with U.S. foes.

Roll Call

Blinken with Pacific trip aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will aim with a trip to the Pacific this week to remind the world that Washington's strategic long-term focus remains with the Asia-Pacific region despite an escalating crisis with Russia over Ukraine.

Reuters

Looking for evidence? Trust us, Biden administration says

President Joe Biden's administration has refused to share evidence for national security claims in recent days, and officials have even accused reporters of buying into foreign propaganda

The Independent UK

US Says Window for Talks with Iran is ‘Very, Very Short’

The Biden administration is blaming the former Trump administration for triggering Iran’s decision to enrich more uranium to a higher degree of purity by pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal in 2017. Ned Price, a US State Department spokesman, made the justification after a “barrage of criticism” launched by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Claims Evidence of Moscow Plan for 'False Flag' Ukrainian Attack

The Pentagon said Thursday it had evidence of a plan by Moscow to film a fake Ukrainian attack on Russians to justify a real assault on its pro-West neighbor. "We do have information that the Russians are likely to want to fabricate a pretext for an invasion," said Pentagon spokesperson…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine latest updates: US troops arrive in Germany

Ukraine news from February 4: Troops deployed to reinforce Washington’s NATO allies arrive in Wiesbaden, US army says.

Al Jazeera

Washington: Houthi Attacks Main Obstacle to Peace Efforts

The United States underscored its support to its partners in the Arab Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in confronting attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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US Warns Chinese Firms against Helping Russia against Potential Ukraine Sanctions

The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade any export controls imposed on Moscow in the event of Russia invading Ukraine. US State Department spokesman Ned Price made the remark after China's Foreign Ministry said China and Russia had coordinated their…

Reuters

U.S. says China ties will not make up for consequences of Russian invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. State Department warned Russia on Thursday that a closer relationship between Moscow and Beijing would not make up for the consequences of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and only make the Russian economy more brittle.

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden on crime: ‘The answer is not to defund the police’ – as it happened

President meets New York City mayor Eric Adams two weeks after fatal shooting of two NYPD officers – follow all the day’s politics news

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: US says Russia plotting false flag attack

Ukraine news from February 3: The US claims Moscow is planning to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Threatens Yemen's Houthis with New Sanctions

The United States on Wednesday threatened Yemen's Houthi militias with new sanctions after a series of drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates. "We've taken a number of such actions, including in recent weeks and months alone, and I suspect we will be in a position to take…

The Hindu

U.S. says it does not endorse Rahul Gandhi’s remark on foreign policy

U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price was reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark in Parliament that the Indian government’s foreign policy had brought China and Pakistan together

The Guardian - US

Russia is the ‘aggressor’, says White House, but Biden open to more talks with Putin – as it happened

White House dismisses Putin’s criticism of US and allies while Blinken urges Russia to pursue diplomatic path in Ukraine

The Guardian - US

Biden says US is ‘ready no matter what happens’ as Russia escalates threat on Ukraine – as it happened

‘We continue to urge diplomacy as the best way forward’ Biden says as UN meeting outlines potential Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Times of India

S-400 to India shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing, says US

WASHINGTON: Russia selling S-400 missile defense system to India "shines a spotlight on the destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region and potentially beyond as well, the United States has said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Vows More Sanctions on Houthi Leaders

Washington has pledged to take the “necessary steps” and use all “appropriate tools” to hold Houthis responsible for the recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and their role in protracting the conflict in Yemen, described as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. A sharp rhetoric is being…

Axios

Biden admin says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline "will not move forward" if Russia invades Ukraine

Germany's ambassador to the U.S. appeared to back State Department spokesperson Ned Price's remarks.

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