A cease-fire proposal seemingly aimed at splintering Western unity has instead been met with Western escalation, underscoring Moscow’s diplomatic struggles.
Tag: International Relations
Biden, World Leaders Condemn Brazil Protests
Leaders from the United States, Latin America and Europe expressed support for Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Prince Harry Claims in Memoir to Have Killed 25 in Afghanistan
After British news outlets revealed details from his memoir about his military service, Afghan officials and some in the British military expressed criticism.
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The cease-fire would coincide with the Eastern Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, but Kremlin adversaries and some analysts call it a ploy for military and political advantage.
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Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity
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Ukraine Finds Sexual Crimes in Regions Russia Occupied
Investigators have uncovered widespread evidence of abuse by Moscow’s forces, including rape and forced nudity. Kremlin officials have repeatedly denied accusations of rights violations.
E.U. Urges Nations to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
In a diplomatically fraught move, the bloc advised its 27 members to put restrictions in place as Chinese tourists prepare to return to global destinations.
Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity
His promises represented an effort to regain momentum at a time of steep challenges for Britain, but some pressing problems, like the National Health System, defy easy solutions.