The Ukrainian authorities have threatened to arrest Petro O. Poroshenko, the former president and current leader of the political opposition.
Author: ANDREW E. KRAMER
To Make a Diplomatic Point, Ukraine Rebels Open Fire
A separatist assault was seen as aimed at weakening Ukraine’s president and gaining leverage in talks to end the war in the country’s east.
Pessimistic Outlook in Russia Slows Investment, and the Economy
Growth has slowed to well below the global average as economists point to low spending by the government and the private sector.
Doping Ruling Knocks Russia off Gold Medal Perch
A new doping ruling seems likely to drop Russia into second place for gold medals in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Medal counts have long been a point of national pride.
Ukrainian Political Shake-up Involves Figures in U.S. Impeachment
A personnel shuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky could be felt in United States politics, but appears to stem from a domestic dispute between the government and a controversial oligarch.
Audio Captured Iran Plane Downing: ‘That Surely Is the Light From a Missile’
Air traffic tapes recorded an exchange between an Iranian controller and a stunned pilot who saw a nearby plane blown up in midair.
Bodies of Ukrainians Killed in Iran Plane Crash Are Returned Home
President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a ceremony for the 11 Ukrainians killed on the airliner shot down by Iran.
Putin and the Art of Stepping Down Gracefully While Keeping a Grip on Power
The Russian president may be leaving the presidency in 2024, but he is not about to retire. That could be dangerous for Russian stability — and himself.
Putin Thanks Trump for Helping Russia Thwart Terrorist Attack
The Russian president called the American president to thank him for a tip about an attack said to be aimed at St. Petersburg.
With Prisoner Swap, Ukraine’s President Inches Toward Peace With Separatists
Among those traded were riot police officers accused of killing protesters during mass demonstrations in the capital, Kyiv, in 2014.