Putin Does Not Rule Out Capturing Key Ukrainian City
Moscow has hoped to mend relations with the United States while continuing to wage war in Ukraine, but Mr. Putin’s insistence on pushing his offensive has come at a diplomatic cost.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Bank Transfer Signals Syria Is Making Strides in Ending Economic Isolation
The bank-to-bank transfer using the SWIFT system was symbolically important, indicating the war-torn country was reintegrating into the global financial community.
At G7, Trump Renews Embrace of Putin Amid Rift With Allies
President Trump opened his remarks at the Group of 7 gathering of industrialized nations by criticizing the decision to expel Russia from the bloc after Moscow’s 2014 “annexation” of Crimea.
France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.
France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
U.K., Canada and Others Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The coordinated move against Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich highlights the hardening of several countries’ stance toward Israel amid the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard
Israel had vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza, saying its military would use “any means necessary” to stop it from breaching a naval blockade.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard
Israel had vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza, saying its military would use “any means necessary” to stop it from breaching a naval blockade.
They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.
Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.