Author: Michael Crowley and Edward Wong
U.S.-Led Alliance Face Frustration Over Russia Sanctions
Vladimir V. Putin is making gains in his war on Ukraine while the United States and its allies struggle with soaring energy prices and inflation.
Biden Picks Bridget Brink to Be Ambassador to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy, which closed just before Russia’s invasion, could reopen “over a couple of weeks,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Ukraine War Ushers In ‘New Era’ for Biden and U.S. Abroad
President Biden is rethinking relationships with allies as well as rivals — including China, Iran and Venezuela — to counter President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
U.S. Sanctions Aimed at Russia Could Take a Wide Toll
The boldest measures that President Biden is threatening to deter an invasion of Ukraine could roil the entire Russian economy — but also those of other nations.
U.S. Is Expected to Approve Some Arms Sales to U.A.E. and Saudis
The Biden administration is close to completing a review of Trump-era weapons sales to the two Gulf Arab states. Democrats in Congress oppose the deals.
Top U.S. Officials Threaten Action on China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, signaled the Trump administration would punish China.
Trump Warns Iran as Risk of Wider Armed Conflict Grows
Administration officials say they are restoring “deterrence” against Iran, but the president’s reluctance to use force in the Middle East may be creating an opening for Tehran.