President Biden has refused to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles on Russian military targets, but he appears to be wavering.
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Debate Puts Trump’s Affinity for Putin Back in the Spotlight
The former president’s refusal to back Ukraine’s war effort showed the likely limits of U.S. support for Kyiv if he returns to the White House.
Zelensky Dismisses the Head of the Air Force Days After F-16 Crash
The Ukrainian president gave no reason, but there are indications that friendly fire may have brought down the jet, a Western official said.
F-16 Fighter Jet, Recently Supplied to Ukraine, Crashes
A Western official said the advanced fighter crashed while defending against a Russian aerial assault. It was not clear how it was destroyed, but the loss is a blow to Ukraine, given the planes’ prominence.
Ukraine Says It Struck 2 Russian Oil Depots
Kyiv is pressing its drone campaign while lobbying allies for permission to use weapons supplied by NATO countries for strikes deep inside Russia.
Germany’s State Elections Are Likely to Reveal a Still-Divided Country
Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.
2 Bases in Germany Placed on Heightened Alert Over Suspicious Episodes
The discovery led to the temporary lockdown of the base while the water supply was tested. NATO officials also reported that an intruder tried to forcibly enter one of the alliance’s bases in the country.
Turkey Revels in the Role It Played in Prisoner Swap
Turkey has frustrated its NATO allies by often refusing to get tough with Russia, but its good relations with Moscow may have helped it participate in the exchange.
Biden Shepherded Europe on Ukraine and NATO. What Happens Now?
President Biden’s stance on Ukraine was shaped by a deep commitment to America’s trans-Atlantic alliance. Some Europeans fear he may be among the last of his kind.
Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Military Spending Target by 2032
The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly bolster its abilities.