The American government refused to comment on reports that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had traveled to Ukraine to meet with its leaders.
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America’s Road to the Ukraine War
For years, the United States sent mixed signals about its interests in the country. Then Vladimir V. Putin made his move.
U.S. Report Describes a Global Retreat on Human Rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says repressive governments “are growing more brazen” and reaching across borders to target their critics.
NATO Nations Divided As Ukraine War Enters Uncertain Stage
The alliance is examining what Ukraine needs as it tries to expel Russia from the east and how to ensure an outcome that enhances European security.
Putin’s Advisers Misinformed Him on Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Suggests
One American official said that there “is now persistent tension” between the Russian president and his Defense Ministry.
U.S. Pressured to Open Consulates in Jerusalem and Western Sahara
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on travels through the Middle East and North Africa over the past week, was urged by Arab leaders to make good on past promises.
Peace Talks May Be Little More Than Russian Tactics, Analysts Say
As signs of progress emerged during the peace talks, some saw them as Russia buying time to regroup its military forces before another offensive push in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Signal Progress, but No End to War Is in Sight
Russia said it would “drastically” reduce military activity around Kyiv, while Ukraine said it would be willing to accept neutrality and discuss territorial claims to resolve the conflict.
American Officials Try to Walk Back Biden’s Comments on Putin
Senior officials, including Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, and top lawmakers stressed that the United States was not seeking regime change in Russia.
Blinken to Press Mideast Allies for Stronger Support for Ukraine
The countries, which have their own relationships with Russia, have provided some modest backing, but Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will ask for more.