Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War
The lower revenues, a result in part of President Trump’s trade war, could prove more damaging to the Russian economy than the penalties the United States and its allies have…
How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia
The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.
Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground
A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.
Two Chinese Citizens Captured in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president did not suggest that they had been sent by Beijing’s military, but he pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in…
Ukraine Questions Value of Black Sea Truce With Russia
Ukrainian Navy officers and business owners in the port city pondered what Kyiv could gain from a truce after it pushed back Russian vessels and resumed commercial shipping.
Putin Congratulates Alex Ovechkin for Breaking NHL Record
Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war in Ukraine.
Russia Strikes Kyiv as Ukraine Mourns Deadly Attack on Zelensky’s Hometown
While Russian missile and drone bombardments have been unrelenting over more than three years of war, they have intensified in recent weeks amid U.S.-led peace talks.
Peace in Ukraine Will Not Mean a Return Home, Russian Émigrés Say
Hundreds of thousands fled Russia after the Ukraine invasion, fearing the draft and widening repression. Talks toward a possible truce have done little to allay their fears.
Trump Treats European Allies as a Cash Cow
President Trump has shown a willingness to fracture the trans-Atlantic alliance with his tariffs and demands for higher military spending.
‘I Hope Trump Won’t Deceive Us’: Ukrainians Are Wary of U.S. Minerals Deal
In a major mining region of Ukraine, President Trump’s proposal to collect profits from mineral wealth is meeting with a mix of skepticism and weary acceptance.