In Ukraine and Ethiopia, Biden officials have made clear that the 2021 Kabul airlift was a “unique” operation that won’t be repeated.
Author: Michael Crowley
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.
All Options Are Not on the Table as Biden Moves Troops Closer to Ukraine
The president’s opposition to sending U.S. troops into Ukraine reflects the mood of a war-wary Washington, as well as concerns about Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
Deal With Ted Cruz Sets Stage for Russia Pipeline Fight in Early 2022
The Texas Republican leveraged his obstruction of diplomatic nominees into a Senate vote that could complicate President Biden’s efforts to defend Ukraine.
Here are five takeaways from the Biden-Putin call.
The meeting was a big foreign policy test for President Biden, with consequences for the stability of Europe, the credibility of American threats and the future of Ukraine.
Biden and Putin Have Very Different Agendas for the Ukraine Call
Vladimir V. Putin wants Russia to retain sway over western-leaning Ukraine. President Biden aims to secure a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia.
Blinken Trades Warnings With Russia’s Lavrov Over Ukraine, NATO
The secretary of state said that President Biden is ‘likely’ to speak soon with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin.
Blinken Trades Warnings With Russia’s Lavrov Over Ukraine, NATO
The secretary of state said that President Biden is ‘likely’ to speak soon with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin.
Blinken Trades Warnings With Russia’s Lavrov Over Ukraine, NATO
The secretary of state said that President Biden is ‘likely’ to speak soon with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin.
China’s Influence Looms Over Blinken’s Africa Visit
On a stop in Nigeria, the secretary of state said the U.S. would no longer treat African countries as pawns in a global game. But American competition with Beijing was hard to overlook.