Russia can seize control over Ukraine or keep strong economic ties to Europe. It will be hard to do both.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
A ‘NATO Nerd’ Thrown Into the Crisis Over Russia and Ukraine
Julianne Smith is the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, a post empty for a year, trying to consult and lead while bandaging the wounds of the Trump years.
Fear of Russia Brings New Purpose and Unity to NATO, Once Again
After years of drift, Trumpian ridicule and failure in Afghanistan, Russian demands for a new Iron Curtain in Europe have created unity in the alliance, at least for now.
U.S. and Russia Will Discuss European Security, but Without Europeans
The coming talks in Geneva are bilateral, reviving old fears that the two Cold War powers will forge a deal on their own.
NATO Vows United Response to Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the alliance, meeting Friday, hope that Moscow will choose diplomacy and de-escalation instead, amid skepticism that Russia is sincere in wanting substantive talks.
Iran Agrees to Replace Cameras at Nuclear Site but Blocks Images
Iran’s failure to allow the U.N. nuclear agency to fully monitor its nuclear program is hindering talks in Vienna on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
Ally, Member or Partner? NATO’s Long Dilemma Over Ukraine.
NATO promised Ukraine full membership in 2008, but without explaining how or when. Putin sees that promise as an ongoing threat to Russia.
Germany’s New Government Vows Tough Approach on China and Russia
Though its plans are aspirational for the moment, its commitments to Europe, NATO and the trans-Atlantic relationship are solid.
Iran Nuclear Talks Head for Collapse Unless Tehran Shifts, Europeans Say
In Vienna talks, the new hard-line Iranian government has staked out positions that are incompatible with the 2015 deal, European negotiators say.
Double Resignation Shakes Austrian Politics in Aftermath of Scandal
Sebastian Kurz, a former chancellor under investigation for influence-buying and corruption, said he was quitting politics. Within hours, his successor and ally also resigned, after only two months on the job.