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Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine: White House

The Biden administration made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine and said it would work with others to prosecute offenders, Antony Blinken said.

Joe Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week: White House

Poland, which neighbours Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting

US still concerned China might provide military support to Russia: WH

The United States is still concerned about China providing military support to Russia even after President Joe Biden spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

Shalanda Young new White House budget chief, first Black woman to hold post

US Vice President Kamala Harris has sworn in Shalanda Young as chief of the White House Office of Management and Budget, making her the first Black woman in country's history to assume the position

'Absence of denunciation': US calls out China for stand on Russian invasion

Absence of denunciation of Russia by China flies in the face of everything Beijing stands for, including the basic principles of the UN Charter and respect for the sovereignty of nations, WH said

Encourage Indian leaders to stand up against Ukraine invasion: US

The United States remains in touch with Indian leaders and continues to encourage them to work closely with it to stand up against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said

Joe Biden to visit Brussels to attend NATO and EU summits: White House

US President Joe Biden will travel to Belgium to attend an extraordinary NATO summit on March 24 along with participating in a European Council Summit, a White House statement informed on Tuesday

India taking up discounted Russian oil offer not violation of sanctions: WH

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said

Decisions China makes regarding Russia to be watched closely: White House

The decisions China makes regarding Russia are going to be watched by the world, the White House has said, amid reports of Beijing trying to help Moscow either militarily or financially in Ukraine war

Oil, sanctions, jets: How US Congress pushes Biden on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy pleaded with Congress last weekend that if the US was unwilling to impose a no-fly zone, it should at least send the planes and other air support

White House warns Russia may seek to use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration has publicly warned that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine

In talks with Poland on deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

The United States is in talks with Poland on a deal to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, a White House spokesperson confirmed

White House disavows US Senator Graham's call for Putin assassination

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing intense pushback from all corners of Washington after calling for the Russian people to end the Ukraine war by assassinating President Vladimir Putin. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that it is not the position of the United States government. Graham, a former Air Force lawyer and longtime defence hawk, tweeted Thursday evening that the only people who can fix this are Russians. The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out, Graham tweeted. You would be doing your country - and the world - a great service. The tweet drew swift pushback from some of the most conservative and liberal members of Congress. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz called it an exceptionally bad idea. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican who was denounced this week for speaking at an event organised by a white nationalist, said Graham's tweet was irresponsible, dangerous & unhinged. And Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a

US sanctions Kremlin spokesman, 50 Russian oligarchs over Ukraine war

President Joe Biden said the sanctions will target those who line their pockets with the Russian people's money as the Ukrainian people seek shelter from airstrikes.

Joe Biden had constructive conversation with Quad leaders: White House

US President Joe Biden had a constructive conversation with Quad leaders amid the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday

US utilities lobby White House to let Russian uranium imports to continue

US nuclear power industry is pushing White House to allow uranium imports from Russia to continue despite the war in Ukraine, with cheap supplies of fuel seen as key to keeping electricity prices low

Russia becomes global, economic and financial pariah: White House

The US and its key allies have imposed tough sanctions on Russia to cripple its economy for invading Ukraine

Joe Biden to speak on Russian attack on Ukraine, says White House

Biden's first public comment on the Russian attack is scheduled to be delivered from the East Room of the White House at 11 pm IST (12:30 pm EST), according to the White House

US warns Putin of significant consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin will face significant consequences if Moscow invades Ukraine, the White House warned on Wednesday.

US calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion; more sanctions expected

The White House is now calling Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion.