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.
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A Russian Pledge of No Invasion? Ukrainians Are Skeptical.
When Russians say no, they often mean yes, a former Ukrainian member of Parliament said, as suspicion ran deep about Moscow’s intentions.
Can Russia Be Stopped From Invading Ukraine? Here’s What We Know
The United States, its NATO allies and Russia meet this week in a whirlwind of diplomacy aimed at averting the largest military action in Europe since World War II. Here’s a guide to what’s at stake.
Why There’s a Growing Push to Ban Killer Robots
A U.N. conference made little headway this week on limiting development and use of killer robots, prompting stepped-up calls to outlaw such weapons with a new treaty.
Killer Robots Aren’t Science Fiction. A Push to Ban Them is Growing.
A U.N. conference made little headway this week on limiting development and use of killer robots, prompting stepped-up calls to outlaw such weapons with a new treaty.
Swiss Prosecutors Drop Money-Laundering Case Against Juan Carlos
A criminal inquiry into allegations that Spain’s former king laundered illegal commission payments from Saudi Arabia related to a high-speed rail deal was closed because of insufficient evidence.
Citing Covid-19, Climate and Wars, U.N. Asks Donors for Big Jump in Funding
The world body said it needed $41 billion to fund humanitarian aid to help 183 million people in 63 countries.
Henrietta Lacks, Whose Cells Were Taken Without Her Consent, Is Honored by W.H.O.
In a ceremony in Geneva, the World Health Organization presented an award to the family of Ms. Lacks, whose cancer cells led to world-changing advances in medical and scientific research.
For Biden, Europe Trip Achieved 2 Major Goals. And Then There’s Putin and Russia.
The president reassured European allies that America is back and rallied them to begin to counter China. Whether he established “red lines” for the Kremlin remains to be seen.
For Biden, Europe Trip Achieved 2 Major Goals. And Then There Is Russia.
The president reassured European allies that America is back and rallied them to begin to counter China. Whether he established “red lines” for the Kremlin remains to be seen.