Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
U.S. and Allies Impose Sanctions on Russia as Biden Condemns ‘Invasion’ of Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The United States and its allies on Tuesday swiftly imposed economic sanctions on Russia for what…
Putin Insulated Russia’s Economy. Will Biden’s Sanctions Hold Him Back in Ukraine?
WASHINGTON — When the Obama administration imposed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine in 2014, American officials were…
Once a Foreign Policy Partner, Congress Struggles for Unity on Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Since the 1950s, when Senator Arthur Vandenberg declared that “politics stops at the water’s edge,” titans…
Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Unsettle Energy Companies and Prices
Russia’s recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine could threaten important investments of Western oil giants and…
U.S. Offers Limited Initial Response to Russia as It Weighs Stiffer Sanctions
“I don’t doubt they are already calculating how to realize these plans,” Mr. Putin said.American officials have said…
Wooing Allies, Publicizing Putin’s Plans: Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War
The Dec. 3 document became the first of a series of efforts to declassify intelligence about Russian plans…
Unable to Agree on Russia Sanctions Bill, Senate Settles for a Statement
WASHINGTON — For weeks, as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia signaled he was moving closer to invading…
Explaining Putin’s Decades-Long Obsession With Ukraine
I think they’re handling it as well as they can be, given the circumstances. Writ large, what the…
On Ukraine, U.S. and Russia Wage Signaling War to Avert Actual War
As their standoff over Ukraine continues, Moscow and Washington are playing an increasingly high-stakes, increasingly complex game of…
Unpaid and Potentially Stateless, Afghan Diplomats Seek Permission to Remain in U.S.
The services bring in $2,000 to $3,000 in fees each month, Mr. Nejrabi said — enough to keep…
Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery
MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin said he was prepared to keep negotiating over Russia’s security demands in…
Germany’s ‘Invisible’ Chancellor Heads to Washington Amid Fierce Criticism
BERLIN — One headline asked, “Where is Olaf Scholz?” A popular magazine mocked the German chancellor’s “art of…