Author: Michael Crowley
U.S. Braces for Potential French Election Shockwave
An upset victory by the right-wing nationalist Marine Le Pen in the presidential election on Sunday could scramble President Biden’s foreign policy.
U.S. Report Describes a Global Retreat on Human Rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says repressive governments “are growing more brazen” and reaching across borders to target their critics.
Would Putin Strike NATO Supply Lines to Ukraine? History Suggests No.
From the Soviets in Afghanistan to the U.S. in Korea, Moscow and Washington have often chosen not to attack the countries aiding their enemies.
The U.S. Government Accuses Russian Forces of War Crimes
In a statement, the U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, cited the destruction of “apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian vehicles, shopping centers, and ambulances.”
U.S. Says Russia Committed War Crimes, but Consequences Are Unclear
A day after President Biden’s remark, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he agreed. Experts warned of hurdles to a successful prosecution.
Ukraine Ambassador: ‘We Do Not Expect Anyone to Fight For Us’
Ms. Marakova said that Ukrainian forces had destroyed two Russian helicopters just outside of Kyiv, and seven aircraft in unspecific locations.
U.S. Warns Americans Abroad Not to Count on a Rescue
In Ukraine and Ethiopia, Biden officials have made clear that the 2021 Kabul airlift was a “unique” operation that won’t be repeated.
Puzzle in Ukraine Crisis: Where’s the U.S. Ambassador?
Diplomats say President Biden’s 13-month delay in sending an envoy to a top crisis spot is impossible to explain.