On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber
While Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.
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Senator Chuck Schumer Leads Bipartisan Trip to China
Among the issues the Senate majority leader said he hoped to address with top Chinese officials were economic reciprocity and fentanyl.
U.S. Aid to Ukraine, and When It Might Run Out, Explained
President Biden has said the United States will assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia “for as long as it takes.” But Republican support for continuing aid has declined.
U.S. Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone in Syria
The Pentagon said the drone had been observed carrying out airstrikes shortly before flying within about 550 yards of U.S. forces.
Explosion in Ukraine Kills at Least 51 Gathered for a Wake
Ukrainian officials said a Russian strike had killed at least 51 people in a tiny village with no obvious military or industrial targets nearby.
Opposition to Ukraine Aid Becomes a Litmus Test for the Right
The drama that has played out among House Republicans over the past week has highlighted a sharp decline in the party’s willingness to back continued aid for Kyiv’s fight against Russia.
Blinken, Garland and Mayorkas Land in Mexico to Tackle Range of Issues
The secretary of state, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas plan to meet with Mexico’s leader and other officials to cement strategy.
A Wartime Election in Ukraine? It’s a Political Hot Potato.
In normal circumstances, President Volodymyr Zelensky would be running for re-election next spring. Analysts say an election is unlikely, but the prospect is causing some anxiety in Kyiv.
Democrats Tell Biden Saudi-Israel Pact Needs Concessions for Palestinians
The demands would probably be met with stiff resistance from hard-line members of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Athens Democracy Forum: The Disunited States of South America
It’s about to become an economic powerhouse, but there has been no successful attempt to unify the region.