The cables quote China’s president calling America a bully, show concerns about Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea and detail the White House walking back President Trump’s words.
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Putin on Rap Music: It’s the Drugs, Not the Swearing, That Really Bothers Him
As rap becomes increasingly popular in Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin said he would not try to ban the music but rather “lead and guide” it “in the right direction.”
Russia Slowly Throttles a Ukrainian Port
When Russia fired on Ukrainian naval vessels, some say it was looking to rewrite the rules in the Sea of Azov and possibly elsewhere, just as China has done in the South China Sea.
Putin’s Stasi ID Is Found in German Archive
Long before he was president of Russia, Vladimir Putin worked as a K.G.B. officer in Dresden in the former East Germany and had access to Germany’s dreaded secret police.
Woman Said to Be Putin’s Daughter Appears on TV, and a Taboo Is Cracked
Kremlinologists took note when Katerina Tikhonova, who has been widely reported to be President Vladimir V. Putin’s daughter, appeared on television.
Putin Vows to ‘React Accordingly’ if U.S. Withdraws From Nuclear Treaty
A day after Washington gave the Kremlin 60 days to comply with a longstanding weapons pact, President Vladimir V. Putin’s remarks raised fears of a new nuclear arms race.
Ukraine, on a War Footing, Looks Westward for Help
Russia’s attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels only underscores Kiev’s vulnerability, particularly at sea.
Trump Cancels Meeting With Putin, Citing Naval Clash Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump made the announcement on Twitter barely an hour after telling reporters he still expected to go through with the session.
Ukraine’s President Appeals for NATO Support After Russia Standoff
President Petro O. Poroshenko said he hoped members of the alliance would send warships into disputed waters in the Sea of Azov.
Putin Plays Down Sea Clash with Ukraine as ‘Border Incident’
Russia has sentenced 24 Ukrainian sailors to two months of pretrial detention, treating them like criminals after a maritime clash Mr. Putin called “small.”