Chinese Hackers Breached Government Email Accounts, Microsoft Says
The hack, by a Chinese group that the company said was intent on conducting espionage, went undetected for a month.
United States International Relations
Ukraine Will Be Invited to Join NATO, Alliance Says, but No Timeline Is Given
The alliance firmed up its plans to include Ukraine eventually, but gave no timetable, siding with President Biden and frustrating some East European members.
Erdogan’s Flip on Sweden Signals Mending of Ties With U.S.
Long seen as an in-house disrupter in NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey could be trying to repair relations with the Biden administration, partly by scaling back close ties with Russia.
North Korea Threatens Actions Against American Spy Planes
The country warned that it would shoot down American spy planes, escalating verbal attacks on the U.S. as South Korea’s leader traveled to attend a NATO summit.
Your Monday Briefing: NATO Prepares to Meet
Also, Janet Yellen leaves Beijing with hope, but no breakthroughs.
Biden Says Ukraine Is Not Ready for NATO Membership
President Biden, who will attend a NATO summit in Europe this week, said it was “premature” to allow Ukraine to join the alliance as the war with Russia continues.
Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: No Breakthroughs But 10 Hours of Talks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences.
Yellen Says the U.S. and China Will Aim for More Communication
After 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen announced at a news conference that the two nations would work to improve dialogue despite “significant disagreements.”
Ukraine War’s 500th Day, Zelensky Shares Video of Visit to Snake Island
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine shared a video of a trip to Snake Island in the Black Sea, a symbol of his country’s fierce resistance, as Russian shelling in the east killed at least seven.
James F. Dobbins, Leading Authority on Nation Building, Dies at 81
His Foreign Service career took him on a tour of world hot spots, including Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans and Afghanistan, where he led efforts to rebuild war-torn countries.