After bombs again rained on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Western partners to permit the use of their weapons against air bases inside Russia.
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In Ukraine, Narrowing Press Freedoms Cause Growing Concern
Journalists say they are subject to increasing restrictions and pressure from the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that the measures go beyond wartime security needs.
Record Number of NATO Allies Hit Military Spending Targets
President Biden and the NATO secretary general sought to present a robust and united front against Russia as the alliance prepares for its annual meeting next month.
More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine
Meeting in Switzerland, world leaders backed a joint statement urging more diplomacy, but were divided on how to engage Russia.
Ukraine Peace Talks Held in Switzerland, Though Russia Isn’t Invited
Kyiv hopes to garner nations’ support for three points in its peace proposal, but it’s a hard sell, with China and Brazil declining to send high-level delegations.
It’s Not Just Russia: China Joins the G7’s List of Adversaries
While not invited to the Group of 7 meeting, China was still a major presence, with the summit’s final communiqué referencing the country 28 times, almost always as a malign force.
At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War
The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on the Gaza cease-fire plan.
Will Biden’s Help for Ukraine Come Fast Enough and Last Long Enough?
The president signed a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and promised, with E.U. help, a $50 billion loan. But will the money arrive in time to turn the tide, and will the deal outlast the election in November?
Japan Commits $4.5 Billion for Ukraine, Zelensky Says
The agreement underscores Japan’s efforts to strengthen its security and diplomatic ties with Europe after the full-scale conflict began in 2022.
Biden and Zelensky Sign 10-Year Pact to Aid Ukraine’s Military
The deal will outline a long-term effort to train and equip Ukraine’s forces, promising to provide more modern weapons and help the Ukrainians build their own self-sustaining military industry that is capable of producing its own arms, U.S. officials s…