Explosions thundered in Ukrainian cities shortly after President Vladimir V. Putin declared the start of a “special military operation.”
Tag: Eastern Europe
Vladimir Putin: Crafty Strategist or Aggrieved and Reckless Leader?
Analysts puzzling over the Russian leader’s intentions say that his troop buildup around Ukraine could be a convincing bluff, but also posit that he could have fundamentally changed during the pandemic.
What Are the Minsk Accords, and Could They Defuse the Ukraine Crisis?
European diplomats are exploring whether a seven-year-old negotiating channel, initially intended to resolve a conflict in eastern Ukraine, can be repurposed to calm a wider crisis.
Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery
President Vladimir Putin said diplomatic ideas raised in a meeting by French President Emmanuel Macron were worth pursuing, but did not rule out a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Angry US-Russia Exchange at UN Punctuates Deepening Ukraine Rift
With vitriolic accusations that echoed the Cold War era, the United States and Russia sparred in a bitter debate over the Ukraine crisis in a Security Council meeting watched by the world on Monday.
U.S. and Russia to Confront Each Other at U.N. Over Ukraine
The Americans see the Security Council meeting as an opportunity to force Russia to explain itself, while Russia calls the meeting a diplomatic farce.
U.S. and Russia to Confront Each Other at U.N. Over Ukraine
The Americans see the Security Council meeting as an opportunity to force Russia to explain itself, while Russia calls the meeting a diplomatic farce.
Britain Toughens Stance on Russia, as Russia Presses NATO for Assurances
Britain moved to broaden the range of sanctions available if Russia invades Ukraine, as Moscow sent an “urgent demand” to NATO to clarify its stance.
Britain Toughens Stance on Russia, as Russia Presses NATO for Assurances
Britain moved to broaden the range of sanctions available if Russia invades Ukraine, as Moscow sent an “urgent demand” to NATO to clarify its stance.