'We are united in our support of Ukraine,' US president says, adding that he's sending 'defensive' forces to the Baltics, but clarifies: 'We have no intention of fighting Russia'

White House says move aimed at Lugansk and Donetsk regions is separate from threatened penalties ready to be imposed against Russia should it attack Ukraine

White House warns Moscow moving closer to launching attack as France's Macron brokers meeting between US, Russian leaders in last-ditch diplomatic gambit

White House's chief cyber official says this week's DDoS attacks had 'limited impact' but possible Moscow laying the groundwork for more destructive cyber incursions

US president calls to give diplomacy 'every chance,' but warns 'responsible nations... will not hesitate to respond' if Russia launches invasion, We 'must stand for freedom'

Biden, Boris Johnson say there's still 'a crucial window for diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis; Russia said to move some forces to 'attack positions'

'Take responsibility for your lives,' says PM, as 32 flights to Israel are scheduled to leave embattled Eastern European nation within a week: Lapid: 'Get on the flights'

Bennett and top officials believe window for evacuations is closing, based on US intel; Foreign Ministry estimates 10-15,000 citizens in Ukraine; airlines offer rescue flights

US official says 'professional' phone conversation produces 'no fundamental change'; evacuation of non-essential staff at American embassy, foreign citizens in Kyiv underway

US evacuates Kyiv embassy, as other Western nations urge citizens to leave country; Russia leader also speaks with French president