President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-election
Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The result cements the power of a leader whose country is considered Russia’s staunchest ally.
Colombia Agrees to Accept Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens Tariffs
The country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, backed down after a clash with President Trump, which started when Mr. Petro turned back U.S. military planes carrying deportees.
A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea’s Beaches
Vast stretches of Russian coast have been tarred by heavy fuel oil from two freighters that foundered in a storm.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.
Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.
Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from Donald J. Trump’s unorthodox ideas.
Biden Raises Bounty For Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million
The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.