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Lavrov To Propose a Time to Discuss Possible Prisoner Swap for Brittney Griner
Sergey Lavrov said he would listen to what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to say about a proposal for the release of Brittney Griner and another American.
Russia Signals That It May Want a Bigger Chunk of Ukraine
A top Russian official said Moscow may extend its territorial claims to include not just the east of Ukraine but also parts of the south.
Russia’s Lavrov Is Pariah at Group of 20 Event, but Only for Some
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and other Western foreign ministers refused to meet with the Russian diplomat, but for many others it was business as usual.
Keep Czars Far Away, in Moscow or Mar-a-Lago
Things worth fighting for on the Fourth of July.
Israel Condemns Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Comments as Antisemitic
Israel’s response is among the fiercest criticism it has leveled at the Russian government since the invasion of Ukraine.
Putin’s War Is Complicating India’s Middle Path Among Powers
India has been reluctant to criticize Russia, long an important ally. But China’s rise, and its closeness to Vladimir Putin, is creating new pressure.
Putin Assails Russians Who Back the West, Signaling More Repression
Mr. Putin described the war in Ukraine as part of an existential clash with the United States.
Iran Nuclear Talks Paused Following Russian Demands to Ease Sanctions
A deal to revive the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran is “essentially ready,” a top E.U. official says, but has run into complications because of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Subtle Shifts Raise Hopes for a Cease-fire in Ukraine
Both Russia and Ukraine appear to have softened their stance, with the Kremlin signaling a retreat on regime change and Kyiv expressing flexibility on NATO membership. But the two sides remain far apart.
Iran Nuclear Deal Nears Completion, but Russia Poses Complication
With the world eager to wean itself from Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine, negotiators appeared close to signing a revived nuclear pact with Iran and lifting sanctions. Then Moscow put up a hurdle.
Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma
On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.
Russia Says It Won’t Enter Talks Until Ukraine Stops Fighting
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, made clear that Russia was seeking to topple the democratically elected government of Ukraine.
Little Time Left to Avert the Worst-Case Scenario in Ukraine
The magnitude of Mr. Putin’s gambit in Ukraine is staggering.
Biden Says Putin Has Chosen ‘Catastrophic’ War Over Diplomacy
President Biden spoke amid fears that Russia was setting the stage for an invasion that could ignite the biggest conflict in Europe in decades.
As Russia Welcomes Talks, Biden Warns Invasion Is Still Possible
President Vladimir V. Putin said he was pulling some Russian troops back from areas close to Ukraine, hinting at cooling the crisis, but U.S. officials say it is too soon to gauge his intentions.
Tone of Ukraine Crisis Shifts as Russia Signals Openness to Talk More
Diplomacy is “far from exhausted,” Russia’s foreign minister said, while President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the prospect of his country joining NATO might be just a “dream.”
U.S. Pulls Most Diplomats From Kyiv as Tensions Mount
Western officials made another diplomatic push on Saturday to dissuade President Vladimir V. Putin from invading Ukraine.
Emmanuel Macron Recounts Face-Off With Vladimir Putin
The French leader recounted his face-off with Vladimir Putin and dismissed Washington’s exchange of letters with Moscow, gambling that his diplomacy could pay off before April elections.
With Buildup on Land and Sea, Russia Closes in on Ukraine
Military drills in Belarus, deployments in western Russia and Crimea, and planned naval exercises in the Black Sea gave an ominous undertone to a continuing diplomatic scramble.
What Are the Minsk Accords, and Could They Defuse the Ukraine Crisis?
European diplomats are exploring whether a seven-year-old negotiating channel, initially intended to resolve a conflict in eastern Ukraine, can be repurposed to calm a wider crisis.
Britain Toughens Stance on Russia, as Russia Presses NATO for Assurances
Britain moved to broaden the range of sanctions available if Russia invades Ukraine, as Moscow sent an “urgent demand” to NATO to clarify its stance.
Britain Toughens Its Stance on Russia, and Russia Seeks Answers From NATO
Britain is seeking to broaden the range of sanctions available if Russia invades Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia asked NATO for clarity.
White House Warnings Over Russia Strain Ukraine-U.S. Partnership
While Ukraine’s president complained about “acute and burning” warnings from Washington, the Pentagon issued a dire new appraisal asserting Russia has amassed enough troops to invade his entire country.
U.S. and Russia Take More Measured Stance in Ukraine Talks
The conciliatory tone and absence of ultimatums suggested that both sides were trying to keep tensions in check and give diplomacy time.
On Ukraine, Biden Flusters European Allies by Stating the Obvious
The president laid bare divisions over Russian meddling in Ukraine, even if they have long been there for all to see.
Russia and West at Impasse as Ukraine Urges Reversal of Troop Buildup
In a third round of diplomacy on Eastern European security this week, Kremlin officials sounded an increasingly pessimistic note, though they did not close the door on future talks.
Sergey V. Lavrov Accused NATO of Stoking Ukraine Conflict
Sergey V. Lavrov accused the United States and its allies of stoking a conflict in the country’s east in comments that contrasted with a more positive tone coming from Moscow.
Iran Nuclear Talks Head for Collapse Unless Tehran Shifts, Europeans Say
In Vienna talks, the new hard-line Iranian government has staked out positions that are incompatible with the 2015 deal, European negotiators say.
Blinken Trades Warnings With Russia’s Lavrov Over Ukraine, NATO
The secretary of state said that President Biden is ‘likely’ to speak soon with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin.
With Collapse in Afghanistan, Russia Takes Charge in Central Asia
Along with Pakistan and China, Russia has gained broad influence in security matters at the expense of the United States and India.
With Afghan Collapse, Moscow Takes Charge in Central Asia
Along with Pakistan and China, Russia has gained broad influence in security matters at the expense of the United States and India.
Russia Will Expel Diplomats in Retaliation for U.S. Sanctions
The Russian government announced the expulsion of 10 diplomats and a travel ban for some U.S. officials in a response to sanctions.
Biden’s Plan to Link Arms With Europe Against Russia and China Isn’t So Simple
The new president’s vow to restore the trans-Atlantic alliance is welcome, but Europeans want a more balanced relationship, with more dialogue and less diktat.
Pompeo Says He and Military Warned Russia on Bounties for Killing U.S. Troops
The secretary of state’s acknowledgment came as a new detail surfaced about the intelligence that led to the C.I.A. assessment.
Pompeo Warned Russia Against Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is said to have sternly discussed payouts and red lines in a telephone call with Sergey V. Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister.