The military alliance stood by its promise to open a path to Ukrainian membership amid warnings from Western intelligence agencies that Moscow could soon begin a military incursion.
Author: MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
Russia-Ukraine Sea Encounter Highlights Jittery Nerves in the Region
The Russians intercepted a half-century-old Ukrainian naval vessel, then portrayed its actions as a provocative prelude to war.
Ukraine Commanders Say a Russian Invasion Would Overwhelm Them
If Russia opts for an invasion, Ukraine’s generals say, they would have no hope of repelling it without a major infusion of military help from the West.
Skirmishes Break Out Between Ukrainian and Russian Soldiers
The exchange of fire on the “line of contact” in Ukraine was not unusual, but offered a reminder that, for those on the front line, the grinding war is part of daily life.,
For Ukraine’s Soldiers, Anticipation of Invasion by Putin’s Russia
After eight years in the trenches, Ukrainian soldiers are resigned to the possibility that the Russian military, which dwarfs their own in power and wealth, will come sooner or later.
How Ukraine Negotiated With the Taliban and Rescued 96 Afghans
Few countries have been willing to fly rescue missions into Afghanistan since the Americans left. Ukraine is an exception. It says it has a different definition of danger.
The Arms Merchant in the Sights of Russia’s Elite Assassination Squad
Russian spies have twice tried to poison Emilian Gebrev. Now, revelations in the Czech Republic show they also destroyed shipments of his military supplies.
Russia Expels 20 Czech Diplomats as Tensions Escalate
On Saturday, Prague kicked out 18 Russian diplomats after accusing Russia of being behind an attack on an ammunition depot. On Sunday, Moscow retaliated.
Telegram Messaging App Struggles Over New Fans From Far Right
The app has helped fuel democracy movements in Iran and Belarus but now faces scrutiny as extremists and conspiracy theorists flock to it amid crackdowns by Facebook and Twitter on disinformation.
Russian Officers Were Near Navalny When He Was Poisoned, Report Says
The agents, from a unit with poisonous chemicals expertise, were tracked by their telephones, the Bellingcat investigative group said, the strongest evidence of Moscow’s involvement in the nerve agent attack.