As the United States and Russia begin talks to end the war, Moscow is pressing its advantage on the battlefield by closing in on Dnipropetrovsk, one of Ukraine’s largest regions and one with a major industrial base. Russian troops are…
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U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion
The United States is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in the war with Ukraine in a Group of 7 statement being drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, three senior officials from countries involved said on Thursday.…
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans
After meeting with Russian negotiators to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, trumpeting “the incredible opportunities that exist to partner with the Russians.” Hours…
With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators
It was a novel Ukrainian spy plot, inspired by what Israeli intelligence had pulled off with exploding wireless devices and Hezbollah militants: Hide tiny bombs in the goggles that Russian soldiers use to control drones. Donate those goggles to the…
Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know
In comments that stunned America’s allies in Europe and angered Ukraine’s government, President Trump on Tuesday appeared to blame Ukraine’s leaders for Russia’s invasion. He also suggested that they do not deserve a seat at the table for the peace…
Kremlin Message to Trump: There’s Money to Be Made in Russia
The Russian government’s top investment manager, who has Harvard and McKinsey credentials and fluent English, brought a simple printout to Tuesday’s talks with the Trump administration in Saudi Arabia. Its message: By pulling out of Russia in outrage over the…
As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy
Dreams of direct flights to Miami, Los Angeles and New York by July. Hopes that Western brands will soon reopen their stores. Speculation that companies like Visa and Mastercard are on their way back to process payments. While none of…
U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine
Senior American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia for more than four hours on Tuesday for the most extensive negotiations between the two countries in at least three years, as President Trump pushes to end the war in Ukraine…