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In diplomacy, Europe’s most powerful ambassador means business

February 16, 2022 6:13 pm

Wolfgang Ischinger has transformed the Munich Security Conference into an elite global gathering — and done rather well for himself in the process.

War warnings and calls for unity: Just another day in Ukraine

February 16, 2022 4:08 pm

In face of predictions and exhortations, Kyiv keeps calm and carries on.

Von der Leyen: On Ukraine, EU is hopeful but ‘prepared for the worst’

February 16, 2022 11:56 am

Top EU officials talk Ukraine with lawmakers in Strasbourg.

Europeans overwhelmingly in favor of defending Ukraine: Poll

February 16, 2022 11:50 am

Survey shows Portuguese respondents are most supportive of an EU-coordinated defense of Ukraine while Greece has the largest percentage who oppose backing Kyiv.

Putin’s paradox: ‘Ukrainian’ separatists are Russian citizens

February 16, 2022 4:00 am

Putin insists Kyiv must negotiate with local officials but Ukraine says the Kremlin calls the shots.

A ‘swift’ and ‘unified’ sanctions slam on Russia? Not exactly.

February 15, 2022 11:37 pm

America and its European allies all plan to punish a Russian invasion of Ukraine. But the actions and timing are unlikely to be in perfect sync, and key details remain unresolved.

Russia’s parliament urges Putin to recognize separatist republics in Ukraine

February 15, 2022 3:07 pm

If Putin complies, Western allies warn the move would imperil talks over Moscow’s troop build-up.

UK foreign secretary says Britain can’t commit to taking Ukrainian refugees

February 15, 2022 10:07 am

Liz Truss says Russia denying it is preparing to invade ‘is just simply not credible.’

Refugees in Ukraine fear becoming trapped in another conflict

February 15, 2022 4:00 am

Ukraine hosts as many as 1.5 million displaced people who fear they’ll have to run again if Russia attacks.

Left without a voice, anti-war Russians pen open letters to Putin

February 15, 2022 4:00 am

No one is asking whether they want to go to war. Some Russians are speaking out all the same.

On stage at the Kremlin: Putin and Lavrov’s de-escalation dance

February 14, 2022 8:51 pm

On camera, Russian president and foreign minister tell each other that diplomatic talks should continue.

US ‘watching very carefully’ for phony Russian reason to kick off Ukraine invasion, official says

February 13, 2022 7:23 pm

Jake Sullivan warned of Vladimir Putin possibly using a false flag operation to put the blame on Ukraine for war.

Ukraine’s new military branch: Citizens protecting their neighborhood

February 13, 2022 7:04 am

A journalist, a data analyst and an improv comedy specialist are just three examples of the everyday people signing up as Russian troops threaten Ukraine.

US warns war could be ‘imminent’ in Ukraine

February 11, 2022 7:47 pm

US and UK citizens urged to leave Ukraine, as are nonessential staff at EU’s diplomatic service.

Analysis

In Ukraine, even peace accords can be a Russian weapon

February 10, 2022 4:00 am

Despite proclamations of world leaders, Minsk deal offers no magic formula for avoiding another war.

A post-Cold War perspective on the Ukraine crisis

February 10, 2022 4:00 am

Europe’s future leaders see Russia’s actions as unacceptable — but they don’t love the responses that have been floated either.

Russia risks another ‘bleeding wound’ in Ukraine

February 8, 2022 4:44 am

Historical parallels point to what might be at risk if Putin invades.

Poland braces for ‘up to a million people’ fleeing war in Ukraine

February 8, 2022 4:44 am

Poland has little experience with massive migration waves.

Sorry, Mr. Putin. Ukraine and Russia are not the same country.

February 7, 2022 1:50 pm

Many Russians share Putin’s delusion that Ukraine has always been part of Russia. The truth is much more complicated.

Olaf Scholz’s hard lessons in German leadership

February 7, 2022 4:00 am

Chancellor heads to Washington under pressure to repair reputation battered by Berlin’s handling of Ukraine crisis.

Macron vows ‘de-escalation,’ but hints at concessions to Putin

February 6, 2022 1:13 pm

The French president suggested Putin’s real goal was not to conquer Ukraine but to reforge relations with NATO and the EU.

Ukraine: The food factor

February 6, 2022 1:00 pm

War would send shockwaves and price hikes through global agricultural markets.

Ukraine links arms with Turkey, Poland and UK as NATO membership remains distant

February 5, 2022 4:01 am

Kyiv sees smaller, strategic pacts — and armed drones — as key to deterring Russia.

Poland’s Duda looks to thwart Moscow-Beijing axis on Ukraine

February 3, 2022 11:30 am

Meeting with Xi will provide Chinese leader with a ‘different, European perspective,’ Duda’s office says.

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