Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Author: DAVID E. SANGER
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Biden Endorses Finland and Sweden’s Bids to Join NATO
Mr. Biden’s pledge is far short of a treaty, or even an executive agreement committing the United States to come to the aid of both countries.
Biden Administration Lifting Some Trump-Era Restrictions on Cuba
The changes include an expansion of flights to the country and the restarting of a family reunification program.
Finland and Sweden Move Toward NATO Membership. But What About Ukraine?
Ukraine has been considered too full of corruption and too devoid of democratic institutions to make membership likely for years, if not decades, to come.
How the U.S. Is Shifting Its Approach on Russia’s War in Ukraine
The United States is edging toward a dynamic that pits Washington more directly against Moscow, and one that U.S. officials see as likely to play out for years.
Biden Announces $800 Million in Military Aid and Questions Russia’s Hold of Mariupol
President Biden said President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would “never succeed in dominating” Ukraine.
Russia’s Missile Test Fuels U.S. Fears of an Isolated Putin
American and foreign leaders have been weighing whether their success in making Russia a diplomatic pariah could push President Vladimir V. Putin to strike in new ways.
In Putin’s Misbegotten War, NATO Sees Danger and Opportunity
The 30-nation alliance had regarded Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as unstoppable just a month ago, but now sees the possibility of a Russian quagmire there.
By Labeling Putin a ‘War Criminal,’ Biden Personalizes the Conflict
President Biden’s visceral reaction to the horrifying images coming out of Ukraine also reflects a broader effort to isolate the Russian leader.