Putin, accusing the West of “aggressive statements,” puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back.
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Germany Announces Increase in Defense Spending Amid Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a major increase to Germany’s defense budget, a shift in longstanding policy.
Beyond Ukraine, the Target Is What Putin Calls America’s ‘Empire of Lies’
The Russian leader is consumed by revanchist fury and convinced of a relentless Western plot against Moscow.
Beyond Ukraine, Putin Eyes What He Calls America’s ‘Empire of Lies’
The Russian leader is consumed by revanchist fury and convinced of a relentless Western plot against Moscow.
New U.S. Sanctions Target Russian Company Behind Nord Stream 2
The move by President Biden came as administration officials warned that a Russian military assault on Ukraine could be imminent.
As Russia Welcomes Talks, Biden Warns Invasion Is Still Possible
President Vladimir V. Putin said he was pulling some Russian troops back from areas close to Ukraine, hinting at cooling the crisis, but U.S. officials say it is too soon to gauge his intentions.
Tone of Ukraine Crisis Shifts as Russia Signals Openness to Talk More
Diplomacy is “far from exhausted,” Russia’s foreign minister said, while President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the prospect of his country joining NATO might be just a “dream.”
German Leader Vows Support for Ukraine, on Eve of Putin Meeting
The German leader said he would encourage business to invest in Ukraine, but ruled out sending weaponry.
Emmanuel Macron Recounts Face-Off With Vladimir Putin
The French leader recounted his face-off with Vladimir Putin and dismissed Washington’s exchange of letters with Moscow, gambling that his diplomacy could pay off before April elections.
Europe Calls for Peace, but Not at Any Price
Two days of intense diplomacy on both sides of the Atlantic leave the standoff over Ukraine with Russia frozen in place.