The Texas Republican leveraged his obstruction of diplomatic nominees into a Senate vote that could complicate President Biden’s efforts to defend Ukraine.
Author: Michael Crowley
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.
Zalmay Khalilzad Battles Critics in U.S. and Afghanistan
Zalmay Khalilzad, who stepped down as the envoy for Afghanistan after the U.S. exit, has defended the deal he negotiated with the Taliban during the Trump administration.
Blinken Heads to Africa as U.S. Tries to Avert Ethiopia Disaster
The conflict between rebels and the country’s government has already featured numerous alleged atrocities, and experts say it threatens the stability of all of East Africa.
Blinken Warns Russia Against Making a ‘Serious Mistake’ in Ukraine
Appearing with Ukraine’s foreign minister, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the intentions behind Moscow’s latest military buildup were unclear.