The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and companies, and penalized foreign businesses aiding the Russian military. But officials are holding back on energy sanctions.
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Putin Announces Ukraine Annexation, Calling West the Enemy
Declaring that Russia would annex four regions of Ukraine, which the West rejects as illegal, the Russian president accused the U.S. and its allies of “despotism’’ and “Satanism.’’
Russia Strikes Regions in Eastern Ukraine Then Declares Them Russian
The strikes killed a total of 30 civilians and wounded 107 in one of the bloodiest attacks in recent weeks.
Biden Warns Russia That the West Will Not Recognize Putin’s Actions
The president also said that Mr. Putin should not dare to take his fight into NATO territory, underscoring the unity among the alliance.
Ukraine Submits Application to Join NATO
Ukraine’s desire to join the alliance has long been a source of conflict with Russia, which sees the eastward expansion of NATO as a existential threat.
Finland Closes Border to Russian Tourists
The long-planned move closes off the last land route into the European Union for people fleeing Russia’s military mobilization effort.
Meeting in Brussels Signifies a Turning Point for Allies Arming Ukraine
Defense officials responsible for purchasing weapons for more than 40 nations discussed how to ramp up production for a potentially yearslong war.
Meloni Faces Early Test of Italy’s Resolve on Russia and Ukraine
The hard-right leader Giorgia Meloni has been a full-throated supporter of Ukraine, but her coalition partners have sounded like apologists for Vladimir V. Putin.
Olaf Scholz of Germany Won’t Send Battle Tanks to Ukraine
Military assistance to Kyiv has become something of a litmus test of Olaf Scholz’s ability to lead Europe through its most significant security crisis since World War II.
U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Aid as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms
The Biden administration is trying to keep its allies on board as the Russian invasion has sent energy prices soaring.