President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed direct talks with President Vladimir V. Putin, as his American diplomatic backing unraveled in the impeachment scandal.
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What Joe Biden Actually Did in Ukraine
The aims and the aftermath of a legacy project that underscores Mr. Biden’s years of diplomacy — but has been swallowed by the subplot of his son and a Ukrainian gas company.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Bowed to Trump’s Demands, Until Luck Spared Him
Aides to Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, decided that military aid and support for peace talks outweighed the risks of appearing to take sides in American politics.
Pompeo Faces Political Peril and Diplomats’ Revolt in Impeachment Inquiry
The secretary of state has been drawn deeply into the Ukraine affair, with a parade of his diplomats testifying. He is sticking by the president.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
Pete Wells on Peter Luger. Elizabeth Warren’s “Medicare for all” plan. Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.” Thom Yorke. And more.
The Impeachment Inquiry This Week in 6 Developments
Details of a quid pro quo. Enter the “Deep State.” Steve Bannon is back. Revenge of the Republicans. And more.
The Cost of Trump’s Aid Freeze in the Trenches of Ukraine’s War
As President Trump froze military aid to Ukraine and urged it to investigate his rivals, the country was struggling in a bare-bones fight against Russian-backed separatists.
In Hungary, a Freewheeling Trump Ambassador Undermines U.S. Diplomats
He brokered a White House meeting for Hungary’s prime minister. He spends $320,000 on parties and takes positions at odds with American policy. He says he knows what President Trump wants.
5 Monday Must-Reads
Is the G7 going to meet at Trump’s Florida resort? Nope. Chinese protesters write final goodbyes. Tensions rise in Fort Worth. Memories of a dangerous New Jersey amusement park. And more.
The Ukrainian Prosecutor Behind the Dossier Targeting Hunter Biden
Kostiantyn H. Kulyk has been indicted himself on corruption charges and has a reputation for using investigations as political weapons.