Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On
The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war.
International Relations
Russian Disinformation Comes to Mexico, Seeking to Rupture US Ties
A U.S. government cable said that Kremlin-run outlets had scaled up their efforts across Latin America, seeking to turn people against the United States and garner support for Russia.
As Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines,’ a U.S. Peace Plan Is Slimmed Down
Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would continue.
Ukrainians React to Peace Plan to End Russia’s War
American and Ukrainian officials said they had made progress in Geneva on a plan to end the war with Russia. Some Ukrainians dismissed the early draft as a concession.
Can the World Move On Without the U.S.? G20 Leaders Gave It a Shot.
With the United States boycotting the summit, other nations sought to strike new deals, and some took a tougher tone with President Trump.
Are Fighter Jets Canada’s ‘Bargaining Chip’ in Trade Talks?
Canada began a review of its fighter jet deal with the United States after President Trump imposed tariffs. Now, Sweden is back with a sales pitch for its own jets.
What Is Trump’s 28-Point Plan to End Russia’s War in Ukraine?
President Trump is pressing Kyiv to accept an outcome that yields to President Vladimir V. Putin’s demands.
Russian Exiles See Europe Visa Rule as Blow Against Them, Not Putin
The European Union said the decision was prompted by sabotage attacks in Europe, but Russians living abroad say Europe is punishing ordinary people.
As Trump Pushes on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Zelensky’s Options Are Narrowing
The Ukrainian president’s options are narrowing as he is confronted with a 28-point proposal drafted by American and Russian envoys.
To Many Ukrainians, U.S. Peace Plan Looks Like ‘Capitulation’
While the White House has cautioned that the proposal is still in “flux,” its contours reflect maximalist demands made by Russia throughout the war that Ukraine has consistently rejected.