The president joined other leaders in laying wreaths at a memorial to the first wartime use of a nuclear weapon, amid growing fears that one could be used again.
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Syria’s Assad Rejoins Arab League For the First Time in 13 Years
President Bashar al-Assad was shunned over atrocities committed in Syria’s civil war, but on Friday he is expected to join an annual summit of Arab leaders for the first time in 13 years.
Ukraine and Russia Renew a Deal to Allow Ukraine to Ship Grain
Russia last year blocked exports of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea, a vital part of the global food supply, but they resumed last summer under a fragile pact.
Putin Faces Military Setbacks and Disunity
The problems that have hindered Russia’s 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin’s resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war.
African Leaders Plan ‘Peace Mission’ to Russia and Ukraine
South Africa’s president said officials from six nations would visit Kyiv and Moscow as part of the initiative. The time frame remained unclear.
Belarus State Media Release a Photo of Lukashenko Amid Ill Health Rumors
Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a Kremlin ally, had not been shown since he attended events last week celebrating the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in 1945.
Erdogan’s Loss in Turkey’s Election Would Stir Anxiety in Moscow
European leaders would be delighted to have “an easier Turkey,” while Russia could lose an important economic and diplomatic partnership should the Turkish leader lose power in Sunday’s elections.
Ukraine’s Offensive Could Set Stage for Diplomacy With Russia, U.S. Officials Say
While exploring endgames, Biden aides say they reject any push for peace talks — including from China — that would freeze the current front lines and Russia’s gains.
China Will Send an Envoy to Russia and Ukraine to Help Negotiate an End to the War
Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, is expected to begin his trip on Monday.
Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai
More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.