President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia denigrated European and American leaders, and Russians who disagreed with him. Analysts fear his remarks could signal a new wave of repression.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Paused Following Russian Demands to Ease Sanctions
A deal to revive the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran is “essentially ready,” a top E.U. official says, but has run into complications because of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Subtle Shifts Raise Hopes for a Cease-fire in Ukraine
Both Russia and Ukraine appear to have softened their stance, with the Kremlin signaling a retreat on regime change and Kyiv expressing flexibility on NATO membership. But the two sides remain far apart.
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Complicates the Iran Nuclear Deal
With the world eager to wean itself from Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine, negotiators appeared close to signing a revived nuclear pact with Iran and lifting sanctions. Then Moscow put up a hurdle.
Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma
On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.
How the U.S. and Europe Are Targeting Putin With Sanctions
The new penalties are a provocative step given how rarely governments, including the United States, take aim at foreign leaders.
Russia Says It Won’t Enter Talks Until Ukraine Stops Fighting
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, made clear that Russia was seeking to topple the democratically elected government of Ukraine.
As Russia Welcomes Talks, Biden Warns Invasion Is Still Possible
President Vladimir V. Putin said he was pulling some Russian troops back from areas close to Ukraine, hinting at cooling the crisis, but U.S. officials say it is too soon to gauge his intentions.
Tone of Ukraine Crisis Shifts as Russia Signals Openness to Talk More
Diplomacy is “far from exhausted,” Russia’s foreign minister said, while President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the prospect of his country joining NATO might be just a “dream.”
Emmanuel Macron Recounts Face-Off With Vladimir Putin
The French leader recounted his face-off with Vladimir Putin and dismissed Washington’s exchange of letters with Moscow, gambling that his diplomacy could pay off before April elections.