A first E.U.-China summit in two years was overshadowed by Ukraine and China’s alliance with Moscow and produced few results.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
More Mixed Signals From Russia as Ukraine War Enters Sixth Week
Moscow appeared to adjust its position on humanitarian access to Mariupol, but there was little evidence to support Russian claims of a military pullback near Kyiv.
U.S. Levels New Sanctions on Russian Tech Companies
Some of the new sanctions focus on organizations that supply or support Russia’s defense sector.
Putin’s War Is Complicating India’s Middle Path Among Powers
India has been reluctant to criticize Russia, long an important ally. But China’s rise, and its closeness to Vladimir Putin, is creating new pressure.
Could the U.S. do More for Ukraine?
President Biden says that Ukraine has the full support of the U.S. Volodymyr Zelensky disagrees.
Europe and the U.S. Make Ambitious Plans to Reduce Reliance on Russian Gas
President Biden said the United States would send more natural gas to Europe, though he did not specify how given that the U.S. is already near its export capacity.
In Speech to E.U., Zelensky Singles Out Hungary Over Sanctions
Addressing the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, directly, Volodymyr Zelensky said, “You have to decide for yourself who you are with.”
Biden and His Allies Vow to Take a Tougher Stance on Russia
In a day of summit meetings, President Biden and his counterparts faced the prospect of Russia using weapons of mass destruction. Mr. Biden said the United States would admit 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Russian Crew on a Superyacht Possibly Linked to Putin Have Left Their Jobs, Workers Say
U.S. officials have said the Scheherezade, which is dry-docked in Italy, could be owned by the Russian leader.
As Biden Visits Europe Over Crisis, NATO Says It’s Doubling Eastern Flank Forces
The alliance also said it would assist Ukraine because of chemical, biological and nuclear threats posed by Russia in the month-old invasion.