Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
As Russia’s Military Stumbles, Its Adversaries Take Note
During a trip through the Eastern European countries that fear they could next face Mr. Putin’s military, General…
With New Limits on Media, Putin Closes a Door on Russia’s ‘Openness’
One of the paradoxical things about Vladimir V. Putin’s increasingly authoritarian rule of Russia was how relatively open…
Hate for Putin’s Russia Consumes Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — Trapped in his apartment on the outskirts of Kyiv during fierce battles over the weekend,…
Xi and Putin’s ‘No Limits’ Bond Leaves China Few Options on Ukraine
On a frigid day in Beijing last month as the Winter Olympics were set to open, China’s leader,…
Pressed About Putin, Russian Conductor Quits Bolshoi and French Posts
A prominent Russian conductor said on Sunday that he would resign from his positions with two orchestras —…
The Cancellation of Mother Russia Is Underway
Bloomberg quoted Marina Gretskaya, a 32-year-old Russian living in London who moved last year to work in communications.…
On Ukraine’s Border, Moldovans Wonder: Where Will Putin Stop?
ON THE DNIESTER RIVER — Just eight miles from the Ukrainian border, the mayor of a village in…
Israel PM Naftali Bennett Visits Moscow for Putin Talks on Ukraine
In a sign of the urgency of the mission, Mr. Bennett, an observant Jew, left Israel on Saturday…
Finland, Non-NATO and Nervous, Discusses Defense With Biden
WASHINGTON — When President Biden met in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon with Sauli Niinisto, the president…
Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
In Canada, an acclaimed 20-year-old Russian pianist’s concert was canceled amid concerns about his silence on the invasion…
Russia Blocks Facebook, as Kremlin Moves to Stifle Dissent
Facebook on Friday became the first American tech giant to be blocked by the Russian government, as part…
With Sanctions, U.S. and Europe Aim to Punish Putin and Fuel Russian Unrest
WASHINGTON — As they impose historic sanctions on Russia, the Biden administration and European governments have set new…