Why the U.S. is failing to address Russia’s main concerns

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January 28, 2022

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The White House has confirmed Joe Biden will talk with Ukrainian President Zelensky as tensions on the border remain volatile

This comes as the US urges China to use its influence over Russia to discourage an invasion.

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Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the virtual meeting between Biden and Zelensky is standard practice and the world shouldn’t expect any significant announcements.

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The United States is failing to address Moscow’s primary concerns, but Russia is keeping the door open for further negotiations

The written responses provided to Moscow by Washington don’t address Russia’s fears of an expansion of the NATO military alliance into Ukraine.

Fears of an invasion of Ukraine remain high, with over 100,000 Russian troops stationed at the border, braving the icy conditions.

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Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov says there is “no positive reaction on the main document”… arguing a NATO expansion will threaten the territory of the Russian Federation.

Russia is continuing to deny it is planning an invasion of Ukraine, but America and its Western allies are preparing for any eventuality.

NATO has been increasing its support towards Ukraine, providing increased weapons supplies and military training.

Russia says, constitutes a growing threat on its western flank.

Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire on the eastern border following talks in Paris.

The announcement came after a meeting of the so called Normandy format – a four way conversation between Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France.

President Vladimir Putin has read the written responses from both the US and NATO, but is declining to rush to any immediate conclusions.

Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula Vonn Der Leyen says the situation is at crisis point, but diplomacy is still on the table.

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February 2, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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February 2, 2026

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Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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