Looking ahead to a possible conflict, Beijing wants to shield itself from the kind of economic penalties levied against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the F.B.I. director says.
Author: JULIAN E. BARNES
U.S. Lacks a Clear Picture of Ukraine’s War Strategy, Officials Say
Intelligence agencies know far more about Russia’s military, even as the United States ships billions of dollars in weapons to the Ukrainians.
8,000 British Troops to Join Allied Exercises in Eastern Europe, Official Says
The troops will serve in the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force, created in 2014 in response to Russia’s seizure of Crimea from Ukraine.
Russian Intelligence Behind Novaya Gazeta Editor Attack, U.S. Official Says
Dmitri Muratov was on a train preparing to leave Moscow at the time of the attack, which caused chemical burns to his eyes.
U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine on Russian Forces in Donbas Region
Western officials say they expect the Kremlin to mount a major offensive in the Donbas, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces for years.
Countries Have Expelled 120 Russian Spies During War in Ukraine
Despite the purge of intelligence officers, former officials cautioned that Moscow would have other ways to collect information and that the efforts would have little impact on the war in Ukraine.
After Russia Invaded Ukraine, a U.S. Nonprofit Shifted Its Mission
Spirit of America was focused on helping counter Russian propaganda but now is sending helmets, Kevlar vests, radios and vehicles to Ukraine.
Why the U.S. Was Wrong About Ukraine and the Afghan War
U.S. intelligence agencies thought the Afghan military would last longer and predicted Kyiv would fall faster, showing the difficulty of assessing fighting spirit.