After the president laid bare divisions over Russian meddling in Ukraine, his administration scrambled to get on the same page with European allies.
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NATO Vows United Response to Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the alliance, meeting Friday, hope that Moscow will choose diplomacy and de-escalation instead, amid skepticism that Russia is sincere in wanting substantive talks.
NATO Signals Support for Ukraine Amid Russia Threat
The military alliance stood by its promise to open a path to Ukrainian membership amid warnings from Western intelligence agencies that Moscow could soon begin a military incursion.
Putin and West Spar Over NATO’s Military Ties to Ukraine
Tensions over Ukraine escalated as Russia’s leader demanded “legal guarantees” that the Western military alliance would not expand to the east, a position NATO regards as untenable.
NATO Chief Backs Biden, Saying Europe Was Consulted on Afghanistan
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary general, also said that European calls for military autonomy would only divide the alliance and Europe itself.
Biden Defends Evacuation as Thousands Besiege Kabul Airport
The president cited “significant progress’’ in getting Americans out of Afghanistan. But Afghans linked to U.S. troops and other Western groups fear being left behind.
Blinken’s Welcome by NATO Doesn’t Hide Differences on Key Issues
President Biden’s top diplomat sought to soothe allies battered by former President Donald J. Trump, promising coordination and consultation. But underlying problems remain.
U.S. Should Slow Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Bipartisan Panel Urges
A study group appointed by Congress finds that removing international forces by the May 1 date set in the 2020 U.S.-Taliban peace agreement could lead to a civil war in Afghanistan.
NATO Needs to Adapt Quickly to Stay Relevant for 2030, Report Urges
After France’s president said NATO was suffering “brain death,” the alliance sought advice on how to stay vibrant as it faces new challenges from Russia and China.
NATO Needs to Adapt Quickly to Stay Relevant for 2030, Report Urges
After France’s president said NATO was suffering “brain death,” the alliance sought advice on how to stay vibrant as it faces new challenges from Russia and China.