Russian belligerence has drawn the world’s attention back to the eight-year-old secessionist rebellion in the Donbas region: a deadlocked, time-warped conflict with no end in sight.
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Russia Issues Subtle Threats More Far-Reaching Than a Ukraine Invasion
If the West fails to meet its security demands, Moscow could take measures like placing nuclear missiles close to the U.S. coastline, Russian officials have hinted.
Ransomware Group REvil Dismantled in Raids, Russia Says
Moscow said the ransomware group REvil “ceased to exist” after raids and arrests. It is not clear if the operation will ease tensions with Washington.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Sending Saboteurs Into Ukraine
The Biden administration said the operatives were trained in urban warfare and explosives and could try to stage an incident.
U.S. Considers Backing an Insurgency in Ukraine
Conversations about how far the United States would go to subvert Russia in the event of an invasion have revived the specter of a new Cold War.
Fear of Russia Brings New Purpose and Unity to NATO, Once Again
After years of drift, Trumpian ridicule and failure in Afghanistan, Russian demands for a new Iron Curtain in Europe have created unity in the alliance, at least for now.
New Sanctions for Russian Gas Pipeline Fall Short in Senate
The measure pitted Ukraine’s president, who was pushing for the penalties, against the Biden administration, which successfully lobbied Democrats to oppose them.
Why NATO Won’t Let Ukraine Join Anytime Soon
Ukraine, with Russian troops on its borders, is pressing for membership. But President Biden and European leaders are not ready for that step.
NATO Won’t Let Ukraine Join Soon. Here’s Why.
Ukraine, with Russian troops on its borders, is pressing for membership. But President Biden and European leaders are not ready for that step.
Russia, at an Impasse With the West, Warns It Is Ready to Abandon Diplomacy
In a third round of talks on Eastern European security this week, both Kremlin and American officials sounded an increasingly pessimistic note.