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Ukrainian soldiers in a trench shelter on the line of separation from pro-Russian rebels, Mariupol, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. Blinken said the U.S. would be open to a meeting between Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden, if it would be “useful and productive.” The two have met once in person in Geneva and have had several virtual conversations on Ukraine that have proven largely inconclusive. Washington and its allies have repeatedly promised consequences such as biting economic sanctions against Russia — though not military action — if it invades. (AP Photo/Andriy Dubchak)

Russia inches closer to possible invasion of Ukraine

Joe Biden predicts that Russia may invade Ukraine as tensions have escalated between the two countries, in turn, causing Republicans to sound the alarm. One America’s Christina Bobb has more on the situation moving forward.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to a reporter at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

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Sen. McConnell slams Biden, says U.S. must arm Ukraine

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on Ukraine, Russia and the Biden administration. While speaking on the Senate floor Thursday, the Kentucky lawmaker called Joe Biden’s remarks regarding Russia and Ukraine tensions as “bizarre and devastating.”

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U.S., Japan to launch new 5-year defense collaboration

The U.S. and Japan are reportedly partnering to develop a new agreement in efforts to counter new defense threats. One America’s Angela Kurysh has the latest on the deal.