Tag: United States International Relations
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Worsening Global Starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the…
Artillery Is Breaking in Ukraine. It’s Becoming a Problem for the Pentagon.
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian troops fire thousands of explosive shells at Russian targets every day, using high-tech cannons supplied…
Republican Gains in Congress Would Pressure Biden on Ukraine and Iran
WASHINGTON — A Republican takeover of the House or Senate in the midterm elections next week could complicate…
Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, US Officials Say
WASHINGTON — Senior Russian military leaders recently had conversations to discuss when and how Moscow might use a…
Bill to Grant Afghan Evacuees a Path to Residency Hits Snags
WASHINGTON — On the lawn outside the Capitol this week, the flags of two countries flew in protest:…
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden used his first speech at the United Nations since the invasion of Ukraine to accuse one…
Washington Pays Tribute to a Different Type of Leader
WASHINGTON — They were elected or appointed. The person they were bidding farewell to was born into royalty.In…
Solomon Islands Suspends Visits by Foreign Navies, Raising Concerns Over China
WASHINGTON — The Solomon Islands has suspended visits by U.S. and other foreign military vessels, American officials said…
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…
China Military Drills Appear to Simulate Attack on Taiwan
China’s military continued on Saturday to menace Taiwan with a series of drills, a show of force intended…
Griner’s Sentence Renews Pressure on President Biden
WASHINGTON — Immediately after a Moscow judge handed down Brittney Griner’s nine-year prison sentence on Thursday, calls grew…
Brittney Griner’s Tearful WNBA Teammates Play On After Her Conviction
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Phoenix Mercury Coach Vanessa Nygaard and her coaching staff stood in the empty Mohegan Sun…