The suspension of a 2007 agreement with Russia will make visas cost more, require more paperwork and involve longer delays.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
Why Inspectors Haven’t Yet Visited Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia appears to be relenting somewhat on access to the nuclear complex, but fears remain about the risks of sending inspectors while the fighting persists.
After 16 Months, Some Glimmers of Optimism About Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran’s response to the “final text,” sent to the European Union just before midnight Monday, does not raise major new objections, officials say.
Erdogan and Putin: Complicated Relations With Mutual Benefits
Turkey needs Russian cash, gas and business as Erdogan looks to a dicey election and a new incursion in Syria, while Moscow needs friends to try to evade Western sanctions.
Iran-U.S. Nuclear Negotiations Restart
Envoys from both countries gathered for another effort to restore the 2015 agreement to limit Tehran’s nuclear program. Expectations are low.
On Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip, Europe Largely Stays Out of the Fray
Europe does not support the independence of Taiwan and recognizes Beijing as the seat of Chinese power. So European leaders were mostly quiet about Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Belgium Ratifies Prisoner-Exchange Treaty With Iran
Critics say that Belgium is giving into Iranian blackmail in order to secure the release of one of its nationals in Iran and that the treaty will put more Belgians in the country in danger.
Russia Taps Iran and Turkey as Allies Against the U.S.
A trilateral meeting of the leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey seemed to suggest a new anti-American alliance. But there are major fissures between the countries, too.