After marinating in conspiracy theories and Donald J. Trump’s Russia stance, some online discourse about Vladimir Putin has grown more complimentary.
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Canadian Leader Says Putin Ranks Among ‘Reviled’ Dictators
Canada has a large population with Ukrainian roots, including Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister, whose interest in Ukrainian independence dates to the Soviet era.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Tests China’s ‘Sovereignty’ Rhetoric
China has presented itself as a defender of sovereign independence. But its reluctance to denounce Russia’s aggression forces it into an awkward position.
Biden Officials Repeatedly Urged China to Help Avert War in Ukraine
Americans presented Chinese officials with intelligence on Russia’s troop buildup in hopes that President Xi Jinping would step in, but were repeatedly rebuffed.
European Leaders Agree to a Second Wave of Russia Sanctions
The E.U. agreed to freeze the assets of President Putin and foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, while other measures will hit Russia’s access to technology
Russia Batters Ukraine With Artillery Strikes as West Condemns Invasion
Explosions were reported over Kyiv, the capital. Several countries announced severe new sanctions, as Vladimir Putin remained resolute about his decision to invade.
Biden Denounces Putin’s Actions in Ukraine
President Biden announced new sanctions but conceded that they would not immediately prevent President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia from continuing his military assault.
Biden Hits Russia With Broad Sanctions for Putin’s War in Ukraine
The penalties will affect Russia’s biggest banks, its weapons industry, its largest energy company and families close to President Vladimir V. Putin. The country’s stock market has plummeted.
Trump Praises Putin, Leaving Republicans in a Bind
G.O.P. leaders, while condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, were silent on comments made by the former president. Some figures on the right amplified them.
Accurate U.S. intelligence did not stop Putin, but it gave Biden big advantages.
The depth and quality of the intelligence strengthened the president’s hand in persuading allies to form a unified front against Moscow.