Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pressing allegations that the U.S. operates labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week, it has called an investigative session in Geneva.
Author: STEVEN LEE MYERS
With New Limits on Media, Putin Closes a Door on Russia’s ‘Openness’
The Russian leader is undoing the social freedoms introduced at the end of the Soviet Union, risking a return to total control and ideological isolation.
Ties That Bind Putin and Xi Tested by Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
The two autocrats have brought their countries closer together than ever. But for China, the costs of Russia’s adventurism could be high.
Putin to Meet Xi in Beijing Ahead of Winter Olympics
Russia’s president did not mention Ukraine, but said he and China’s leader would coordinate foreign policy “based on close and coinciding approaches.”
Alibaba Dismisses Employee Who Accused Her Boss of Rape
After initially supporting her #MeToo accusation, the company now blames her for damaging the company’s reputation with false claims.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
How Many Countries Will Follow the U.S. Official Snub of Beijing’s Olympics?
Australia said it would join the diplomatic boycott. Several others have signaled that they would find ways to protest China’s human rights abuses.
The W.H.O. Skips Forward Two Greek Letters, Avoiding a Xi Variant
Under the World Health Organization’s system, the Omicron variant might have been called Nu or Xi, but only at the risk of ambiguity or diplomatic awkwardness.