With Western support for Kyiv softening and Congress holding up urgently needed aid, Vladimir Putin’s bet on outlasting Ukraine and its allies is looking stronger.
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As Zelensky Heads to Washington, Russia Targets Kyiv With Missiles
The Ukrainian leader will be appealing for more military support from the United States as an emboldened Russia steps up its attacks on his country.
Netanyahu Speaks to Putin and Criticizes Cooperation Between Russia and Iran
It was the first call in weeks between the two leaders, whose relationship has been strained since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
In Soldiers’ Remains, Russia Plots a Way to Reconcile With France
A man with close ties to the Kremlin went looking for and found the remains of World War I Russian soldiers in France. Moscow hopes to use the discovery for diplomatic purposes.
Putin Says He Will Seek Another Term as Russia’s President
The announcement was long expected after the Constitution was amended in 2020, effectively allowing the Russian leader to stay in power until 2036.
Russia Sets Date for Presidential Election
The winner of the contest is widely seen as a foregone conclusion: Vladimir V. Putin.
Putin Travels to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia on Rare Trip to Mideast
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia stopped first in the United Arab Emirates and went on to Saudi Arabia. He said the Israel-Hamas war will figure prominently in his discussions.
Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. on Wednesday
The trip is part of a series of diplomatic meetings by the Russian leader, and comes as Ukraine tries to shore up eroding Western support for its war effort.
Russia Asks Court to Label Gay Rights Movement as ‘Extremist’
Activists say the designation could put L.G.B.T.Q. people and their organizations under threat of criminal prosecution for something as simple as displaying the rainbow flag.
NATO Ministers Vow to Maintain Support for Ukraine
Amid questions over Western resolve, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and other diplomats stressed their commitment to Kyiv’s bid to join the alliance.