Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
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…
U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine
Mr. Putin has also deployed Special Operations forces — some 1,500 troops — near and even inside the…
Leader’s Death Is Another Blow for ISIS, but It’s Hardly the End
BEIRUT, Lebanon — For a man who sought to disappear, the leader of the Islamic State seemed to…
Ukraine Gave Up Nuclear Weapons 30 Years Ago. Today There Are Regrets.
At the end of the Cold War, the third largest nuclear power on earth was not Britain, France…
Russian Troops in Final Stages of Readiness Add to Worries for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — While the Russian military is not yet capable of mounting a total invasion of Ukraine,…
Ukraine Shows Off New U.S. Weaponry, in a Signal to Russia
YAVORIV, Ukraine — With television cameras rolling, a Ukrainian soldier heaved an America-made missile launcher onto his shoulder…
On Ukraine, Many Russians Have No Doubt: It’s the Fault of the U.S.
MOSCOW — After touring the grand, marble-clad Victory museum in Moscow, dedicated to the Soviet Union’s triumph over…
Neighbors Recall Night of Fear in Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader
ATMEH, Syria — The neighbors had never heard anything like it.The sudden roar of attack helicopters woke up…
Why Are Oil Prices So High and Will They Stay That Way?
HOUSTON — Oil prices are increasing, again, casting a shadow over the economy, driving up inflation and eroding…
Putin Signals Openness to Diplomacy While Blaming US for Crisis
MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin said on Tuesday that the United States was trying to pull Russia…
Botched Airstrikes Prompt U.S. Military Orders to Protect Civilians
The decision to assign the task to someone on the operational side, rather than to Pentagon officials who…
Fiona Hill: For Russia’s President Putin, It’s Not Just About Ukraine
For weeks, American officials have huddled to make sense of the official documents with Russia’s demands and the…