The Americans see the Security Council meeting as an opportunity to force Russia to explain itself, while Russia calls the meeting a diplomatic farce.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Appears to Be Its Boldest in Years
Flight data indicates that the launch on Sunday was the North’s most powerful since 2017. South Korean analysts expect further escalations from Kim Jong-un.
Putin Has Long Tried to Balance Europe. Now He’s Working to Reset It.
After years of trying to diplomatically divide and conquer, the Russian leader has seemingly decided to antagonize Europe as a whole in the current Ukraine crisis.
U.S. Sanctions Aimed at Russia Could Take a Wide Toll
The boldest measures that President Biden is threatening to deter an invasion of Ukraine could roil the entire Russian economy — but also those of other nations.
Can Biden Avert a Crisis With North Korea?
Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, has done six missile tests this month — equal to all of 2021 — and called on the nation to prepare for “long-term confrontation.”
Can Biden Avert a Crisis With North Korea?
Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, has done six missile tests this month — equal to all of 2021 — and called on the nation to prepare for “long-term confrontation.”
U.S. and NATO Respond to Putin’s Demands as Ukraine Tensions Mount
The formal responses offered President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a choice: negotiate or risk facing punishing economic sanctions.
Here’s What US Sanctions on Putin Might Look Like
The U.S. could seize assets or bar the Russian president from entering the country, but experts say such moves wouldn’t change his thinking.
Where Is Germany in the Ukraine Standoff? Its Allies Wonder.
Germany’s allies have begun to question what price Berlin is prepared to pay to deter Russia, and even its reliability as an ally, as it wavers on tough measures.
Britain Pursues More Muscular Role in Standoff With Russia on Ukraine
With a late-night announcement about Russian meddling in Ukraine, the U.K. signaled its aim to be a player in Europe’s security crisis — even as scandals besiege Prime Minister Boris Johnson.