Republicans warned that any new agreement would “likely be torn up” by the next administration.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Republicans Propose Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
What began as an effort to present a unified front on Capitol Hill against Russia has faltered amid disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over just how far to go.
On Ukraine, U.S. and Russia Wage Signaling War to Avert Actual War
Each side is trying to convince the other that the price of conflict is too high. It is a complex game played with deliberate ambiguity, raising the risk of lethal miscalculation.
On Ukraine, U.S. and Russia Wage Signaling War to Avert Actual War
Each side is trying to convince the other that the price of conflict is too high. It is a complex game played with deliberate ambiguity, raising the risk of lethal miscalculation.
A Year of War in Ukraine: A Guide to the Conflict
On the first anniversary of the invasion, here’s a guide to how the biggest war in Europe since World War II came about, and what’s at stake for Russia and the world.
Afghan Diplomats Seek Permission to Remain in U.S.
American banks have suspended government accounts to prevent the Taliban from gaining access to funds, suspending the salaries of many workers.
Taliban Free 2 Westerners Working for U.N., Days After Quiet Detention
The issue of detentions and disappearances has put a new spotlight on the Taliban’s promises to improve their human rights record under the weight of international sanctions.
In Ukraine Crisis, Putin Faces a Stark Choice
Russia can seize control over Ukraine or keep strong economic ties to Europe. It will be hard to do both.
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.
Germany’s ‘Invisible’ Chancellor Heads to Washington Amid Fierce Criticism
Olaf Scholz will try to repair Germany’s credibility in the Ukraine crisis when he meets President Biden on Monday. Next on his agenda: Kyiv and Moscow.