The barring of the only candidate voicing opposition to the war in Ukraine showed how little tolerance the Kremlin has for dissent. Here’s what to know about the presidential election in March.
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In Russia, an Election Seen as Settled Will Be Gauged for Signs of Dissent
Here’s what to know about a presidential election that Vladimir V. Putin is all but certain to win. The barring of the only antiwar candidate on Thursday showed how little tolerance the Kremlin has for dissent.
What Happens if U.S. Support for Ukraine Collapses?
American officials concede there is nothing on the horizon that could match the power of a new, $60 billion congressional appropriation to support its war against Russian aggression.
Tucker Carlson Says His Putin Interview Will Be Shown on Thursday
The interview, which Moscow said took place this week, would give the Russian leader a chance to reach a potentially sympathetic audience in the United States.
Giorgia Meloni Solidifies Her Credentials in Europe
The Italian prime minister helped persuade the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, to go along with a landmark fund for Ukraine. It was a big moment for Europe. And for her.
Tucker Carlson Says He Will Soon Interview Putin
The Kremlin did not immediately confirm an interview with Mr. Carlson. It would be Mr. Putin’s first formal interview with Western media since the start of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Germany Braces for Decades of Confrontation With Russia
Leaders are sounding alarms about growing threats, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz is wary of pushing the Kremlin, and his own ambivalent public, too far.
U.N. Court to Rule on Whether Ukraine Committed Genocide
The highest court of the United Nations will render a verdict on a claim that has been used by Russia to justify its invasion.
Russia’s New Threats to Exiles: Seized Assets and Forced Returns
The Kremlin is sending a chilly message to antiwar Russians abroad: A new law will allow their property back home to be seized, and other countries are being pressured to crack down on them.
Hungary’s Refusal to Sanction Russia Tests E.U. Ahead of Ukraine Summit
Hungary has again broken with its peers on support for Ukraine. This time, the E.U. may have had enough.