Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created new fears, and the Swedes, dragged along by Finland, are expected to apply, reluctantly, to join the alliance and its collective defense.
Tag: International Relations
Bulgaria Takes Unusual Stand Against Russia With Sanctions
Bulgaria has imposed economic sanctions on Russia, offered to repair broken military equipment for Ukraine and expelled Russian diplomats.
Iran Says It Will Execute Ahmadreza Djalali, Swedish-Iranian Accused of Spying
Ahmadreza Djalali denies he spied for Israel or helped it kill Iranian nuclear scientists.
Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War
On Monday, Vladimir Putin will mark Russia’s Victory Day by extolling the virtues of force. France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, will honor a very different anniversary.
Nicaragua’s Secretive Ruling Family Reaches Out Quietly to the U.S.
Sanctions intended to thwart the president’s dictatorial actions have hit his family and inner circle hard. More pain is expected as sanctions hit Russia, an ally.
Israel Condemns Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Comments as Antisemitic
Israel’s response is among the fiercest criticism it has leveled at the Russian government since the invasion of Ukraine.
Trade Barriers From the Ukraine War Are Sending Food Prices Higher
Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis.
As Diplomacy Hopes Dim, U.S. Marshals Allies to Furnish Long-Term Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany said it would send Ukraine dozens of armored antiaircraft vehicles, a major shift for a country that has been reluctant to escalate the conflict with Russia.
Tony Blair on Russia’s War in Ukraine: A Virtual Event
The former British prime minister will speak with Peter Baker of The New York Times on May 2.
With Us or With Them? In a New Cold War, How About Neither.
Old geopolitical foes are facing off after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but much of the world is refusing to take sides.