Tag: Russia
U.S. Sees Opportunity for Ukraine to Capitalize on Russian Weakness
WASHINGTON — The Ukrainian military has a window of opportunity to make gains against Russia’s army over the…
How a Looming Oil Ban Could Devastate a Small Italian City
Like thousands of Sicilians who live near Priolo Gargallo, part of an industrial petrochemical hub on this island’s…
Pelosi, in Armenia, Condemns Azerbaijan Over Clashes
Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Armenia on Sunday and condemned “illegal and deadly attacks by Azerbaijan”…
Shelling Threatens Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, and U.N. Pleads for Access
Shelling in Ukraine once again threatened the largest nuclear power plant in Europe on Thursday, damaging equipment on…
In a Summer of Feints, Russia and Ukraine Try to Predict Enemy’s Next Move
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — At one point on the front line, Ukrainian soldiers advanced by creeping on their bellies…
Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
As Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February, Viktor Petrenko, one of Ukraine’s most visible Olympic champions,…
Fighting Around Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Heightens Safety Fears
DRUZHKIVKA, Ukraine — Fighting raged on Saturday near a sprawling nuclear power plant in the south of Ukraine,…
When Home Is a Ferry Ship: An Influx From Ukraine Strains Europe
The duty-free shop on Deck 7 of the Isabelle has been turned into a storage locker and pantry,…
Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say
WASHINGTON — In the early phase of the war in Ukraine, shortages of soldiers and problems with equipment…
Biden Administration’s Bid to Cap Russia Oil Prices Faces Resistance
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s push to form an international buyers’ cartel to cap the price of Russian…
Why Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless
I have a lot of respect for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But if she does go ahead with…
Ukraine Grain Ship Passes Russia’s Black Sea Blockade
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — A ship loaded with corn on Monday became the first cargo vessel to sail from…