A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool of Moscow’s influence abroad.
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Masha Gessen Sentenced in Absentia by Russian Court to 8 Years in Prison
Masha Gessen was found guilty of spreading “false information” and sentenced to eight years in prison over remarks made in 2022 about the Russian military.
Biden Uses NATO Summit to Assail Trump on Foreign Policy
At his news conference, the president also acknowledged a new strategy to disrupt the growing ties between China and Russia but provided no details.
Russia Places Yulia Navalnaya on Extremist List
The Russian agency tasked with combating terrorism financing added Yulia Navalnaya to its registry.
Russia Vows ‘Military Response’ to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany
The United States and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026.
What NATO’s Warning to China Means
NATO’s rare rebuke of China could lead to actions pressuring the country to curb exports to Russia. Beijing denounced it as “prejudice, smears and provocation.”
What NATO’s Warning to China Means
NATO’s rare rebuke of China could lead to actions pressuring the country to curb exports to Russia. Beijing denounced it as “prejudice, smears and provocation.”
At NATO Summit, U.S. and Allies Aim for Ukraine Commitments That Will Endure
The specter of a second Donald J. Trump presidency injects new urgency into the NATO summit this week. President Biden and other leaders agree Ukraine should have an “irreversible” path to membership.
Russian Court Orders Arrest of Navalny’s Widow, Yulia Navalnaya
The court accused Ms. Navalnaya, who left Russia in 2021, of “participating in an extremist community.” She would be subject to arrest if she ever returns to Russia, the court said.
Biden Is Hosting NATO This Week. Here’s What to Watch.
All eyes are on President Biden, but looming over the meeting is the possibility that Vladimir Putin might pull a stunt to disrupt the gathering.