While exploring endgames, Biden aides say they reject any push for peace talks — including from China — that would freeze the current front lines and Russia’s gains.
Author: Edward Wong and Michael Crowley
Biden Hosts African Leaders for Talks on Security, Trade and Outer Space
Nearly 50 African heads of state are attending the first U.S.-Africa summit since 2014. It opened with sessions on civil conflict, democracy and space exploration.
Biden Criticizes Iran and China on Human Rights and Security Issues
President Biden said that Washington “will be unabashed in promoting” a vision of a free world.
U.S. Eyeing Russian Energy Sanctions Over Ukraine War, Officials Say
The revenue powers Vladimir V. Putin’s war machine in Ukraine. But plans for new U.S. sanctions could create problems with China, India and other major buyers.
With Sanctions, U.S. and Europe Aim to Punish Putin and Fuel Russian Unrest
The Biden administration and European officials are crushing the Russian economy and stirring mass anxiety to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin to end his war in Ukraine.
Will Biden’s Sanctions Halt a Russian Invasion of Ukraine?
President Vladimir V. Putin has learned from earlier U.S.-led sanctions, and his allies could benefit from a more isolated Russia.
U.S. Says Most of China’s Claims in South China Sea Are Illegal
The announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo portends more American military operations to push back Chinese maritime activity and sanctions on Chinese companies.
Pompeo, a Steadfast Hawk, Coaxes a Hesitant Trump on Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expanded his power during a vacuum in the Pentagon, but his hard-line policies on Iran are running into Trump’s isolationist instincts.