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  1. Trump dice que Putin está ‘destruyendo a Rusia’ En español, Yesterday

    El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, elogió el segundo mandato de Trump, mientras que el presidente estadounidense criticó al dirigente ruso por su guerra en Ucrania.

  2. I Spent Trump’s Inauguration in Ukraine. This Is What I Saw. Op Ed, Yesterday

    “And Panama!” a Ukrainian military analyst said. “What did calm, peaceful Panama do?”

  3. As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia Foreign, Yesterday

    Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”

  4. In Rare Criticism, Trump Says Putin Is ‘Destroying Russia’ Washington, Yesterday

    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment.

  5. It’s Trump’s Messy, Dangerous World Now Op Ed, January 20

    The key to peace is strength, and the key to strength is leadership.

  6. Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On. Washington, January 19

    Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be untrue.

  7. Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return, Eager for Peace, but Wary of the Terms Foreign, January 19

    Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost.

  8. Get Your Scorecards: Global Opportunities for Trump the Deal Maker Washington, January 19

    President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.

  9. U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War Washington, January 18

    As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

  10. How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War Washington, January 18

    President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

  11. Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles, Ukraine Says Foreign, January 18

    At least three people were killed in the assault on the capital, and at least one died and 11 were wounded in a separate strike in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.

  12. Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them Business, January 17

    A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.

  13. 3 Lawyers for Navalny Sentenced for Passing Along His Correspondence Foreign, January 17

    A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.

  14. U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry Washington, January 17

    The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.

  15. Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin Foreign, January 17

    The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.

  16. El plan de paz de Putin no es de paz En español, January 17

    Vladimir Putin mantiene sus ambiciones imperiales. Renunciar ahora forzando un alto al fuego prematuro simplemente permitiría a Putin descansar, reequiparse y, finalmente, volver a atacar.

  17. Ucrania, Medio Oriente, China: ¿cuáles son los retos del Pentágono en el nuevo gobierno de EE. UU.? En español, January 16

    El nuevo secretario de Defensa enfrentará retos importantes en el mundo y en casa.

  18. Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin Foreign, January 16

    Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

  19. Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing Washington, January 15

    Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from Donald J. Trump’s unorthodox ideas.

  20. Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes Foreign, January 15

    “I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.

  21. Rubio Aims to Take on the Axis of Anger: China, Russia, North Korea and Iran Washington, January 15

    The loose arrangement of hostile powers could pose a series of conundrums for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state.

  22. Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings Washington, January 15

    Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.

  23. Inside Ukraine’s Last Stand at a Vital Coal Mine Foreign, January 15

    The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

  24. Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine Foreign, January 15

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.

  25. New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon Washington, January 14

    The incoming defense secretary will face several challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the turmoil in the Middle East.

  26. Ucrania lanza ataques ‘masivos’ con drones en el interior de Rusia, según las autoridades En español, January 14

    El bombardeo pareció ser uno de los mayores asaltos recientes de la campaña ucraniana para dañar la maquinaria bélica rusa en su propio territorio.

  27. For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door Foreign, January 14

    The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.

  28. Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say Foreign, January 14

    The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its home territory.

  29. Biden Promised to ‘Turn the Page’ on Trump. What Went Wrong? Op Ed, January 14

    Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, looks back on the hopes and realities of Bidenism.

  30. El mensaje de Groenlandia a Trump: no estamos en venta, pero hagamos negocios En español, January 14

    El primer ministro dijo que aunque los groenlandeses no quieren convertirse en estadounidenses, “la realidad es que vamos a trabajar con Estados Unidos, ayer, hoy y mañana”.

  31. Las batallas en Rusia se intensifican, con tanques, drones y soldados norcoreanos En español, January 14

    Los soldados ucranianos describen feroces enfrentamientos en la región de Kursk mientras las fuerzas rusas intentan retomar un territorio que podría ser clave en cualquier negociación de alto al fuego.

  32. Putin’s Plan for Peace Is No Peace at All Op Ed, January 14

    Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

  33. El gobierno de Biden le advirtió a Putin sobre una estrategia rusa que podía provocar un desastre aéreo En español, January 14

    La Casa Blanca se apresuró a hacerle llegar un mensaje al presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, el año pasado, después de que las agencias de inteligencia estadounidenses dijeran que una unidad militar rusa se estaba preparando para enviar paquetes explosivos en aviones de carga.

  34. Greenland to Trump: We’re Not for Sale but Let’s Talk Business Foreign, January 13

    The prime minister said that while Greenlanders do not want to become Americans, “the reality is we are going to work with the U.S. — yesterday, today and tomorrow.”

  35. Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster Washington, January 13

    The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

  36. Capturados en Ucrania, ellos brindan una mirada inusual al ejército de Corea del Norte En español, January 13

    El presidente de Ucrania difundió un video del interrogatorio de dos soldados, el cual revelaba que sabían muy poco sobre la guerra a la que fueron enviados a luchar.

  37. Troops Captured by Ukraine Provide Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military Foreign, January 13

    Ukraine’s president released a video of the two soldiers being interrogated, revealing they knew little about the war they were sent to fight in.

  38. Battles Rage Inside Russia, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans Foreign, January 13

    Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.

  39. Una fotografía en el centro de la guerra cultural entre Ucrania y Rusia En español, January 13

    La fotografía reimagina un famoso cuadro del siglo XIX de cosacos radicados en el centro de Ucrania, con soldados ucranianos actuales en lugar de los legendarios guerreros.

  40. Así es el largo camino a la recuperación para los veteranos rusos En español, January 12

    Un gran número de soldados regresan amputados y muchos sufren trastorno de estrés postraumático. Una vez en casa, se enfrentan a estigmas y a un agotador curso de rehabilitación.

  41. Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia Foreign, January 11

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said the soldiers were captured in the western Kursk region, where Ukraine has been fighting to hold on to territory it seized last summer.

  42. The Painting, the Photograph and the War for Ukraine’s Culture Foreign, January 11

    An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.

  43. Putin está dispuesto a reunirse con Trump, según confirma el Kremlin En español, January 11

    Un portavoz de Rusia reafirmó la posición oficial de que Moscú estaba dispuesta a hablar con el presidente electo de Estados Unidos.

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  45. U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector Washington, January 10

    The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.

  46. Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump Foreign, January 10

    The president-elect had said Russia’s leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said it welcomed such dialogue, but a meeting could occur only after Mr. Trump took office.

  47. Putin recibe un desaire en las bodegas de vino de una antigua república soviética En español, January 10

    Hace más de 20 años, el presidente ruso celebró su cumpleaños 50 en una bodega de Moldavia. Tras la invasión a Ucrania, el lugar dejó de exhibir las botellas que entonces le regalaron.

  48. Con la llegada de Trump, Zelenski insta a sus aliados a seguir apoyando a Ucrania En español, January 9

    El presidente realizó su pedido en un evento con unos 50 países que han ofrecido ayuda financiera y militar a Kiev.

  49. Con la llegada de Trump, Zelensky insta a sus aliados a seguir apoyando a Ucrania En español, January 9

    El presidente realizó su pedido en un evento con unos 50 países que han ofrecido ayuda financiera y militar a Kiev.

  50. With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball Now’ Washington, January 9

    In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

  51. Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic Foreign, January 9

    The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.

  52. U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine Washington, January 9

    The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition to support the Ukrainians.

  53. Blinken and Top French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland Foreign, January 8

    In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.

  54. Russian Strike Kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine Foreign, January 8

    The attack, which also wounded dozens of people, came hours after Ukraine’s military attacked an oil depot deep inside Russia.

  55. Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death Podcasts, January 7

    Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.

  56. For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits Foreign, January 7

    A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.

  57. Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia Foreign, January 6

    In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”

  58. Rusia toma una ciudad clave mientras Ucrania reanuda su ofensiva en Kursk En español, January 6

    Ucrania ha sido expulsada casi por completo de Kurájove, una ciudad estratégica del Donbás, según el Kremlin. Al mismo tiempo, fuerzas de Kiev hacen presión en una renovada ofensiva en el sur de Rusia.

  59. Russia Claims Control of Key Town as Ukraine Renews Push in Kursk Foreign, January 6

    Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.

  60. Ukraine Launches New Attack in Kursk Region of Western Russia Foreign, January 5

    Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.

  61. A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region Foreign, January 5

    A renegade part of Moldova once boasted it would become a Russian-speaking Switzerland. Now without gas, its leader assured residents, “We will not allow a societal collapse.”

  62. Drones, Exploding Parcels and Sabotage: How Hybrid Tactics Target the West Foreign, January 4

    Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?

  63. Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls Magazine, January 4

    At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.

  64. ¿Qué tan efectivas son las sanciones contra Rusia? En español, January 3

    Donald Trump, presidente electo de EE. UU., ha dicho que usará las sanciones con moderación, al tiempo que promete poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania, lo que renueva los interrogantes sobre la eficacia de las sanciones.

  65. ¿Por qué Ucrania detuvo el flujo de gas natural ruso a Europa? En español, January 2

    Los efectos de la interrupción podrían propagarse por el sector energético europeo y afectar potencialmente la capacidad de Moscú para financiar su guerra en Ucrania.

  66. Are Russian Sanctions Working? Debate Gains New Urgency With Trump. Business, January 2

    The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

  67. Ucrania suspende el flujo de gas natural de Rusia hacia Europa En español, January 2

    El flujo de gas natural ruso a Europa se interrumpió el miércoles, después de que Ucrania se negara a renovar un acuerdo que le permitía pasar por su territorio.

  68. Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe? Foreign, January 1

    And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

  69. Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks Foreign, January 1

    In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

  70. Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe Foreign, January 1

    A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

  71. Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges Foreign, December 31

    Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.

  72. On E-Scooters and ATVs, Russian Forces Swarm Ukrainian Positions in the East Foreign, December 31

    Stepped up attacks by Russia are heightening longstanding concerns over how Ukraine manages its military and countering assumptions that Moscow’s offensive would slow, soldiers and military analysts say.

  73. The Soviet Holiday Classic Even Kremlin Skeptics Can’t Stop Watching Culture, December 31

    “The Irony of Fate” is a turn-of-the-year TV tradition that endures even in households that are now wary of Russian culture.

  74. ¿De dónde saca Rusia soldados nuevos? De donde pueda En español, December 31

    Para tener más tropas para enviar a Ucrania, Rusia está reclutando a personas con cargos penales, gente con deudas, inmigrantes e incluso a funcionarios corruptos, prometiéndoles borrón y cuenta nueva. Si sobreviven.

  75. Russia and Ukraine Swap More Than 300 Prisoners Ahead of U.S. Transition Foreign, December 30

    Exchanges have taken place before, but this deal, involving big numbers on both sides, comes as Trump prepares to take over in Washington, potentially endangering American aid to Kyiv.

  76. Azerbaiyán culpa a Rusia de la caída del avión en el que murieron 38 personas En español, December 30

    El presidente de Azerbaiyán dijo que una vaga disculpa de Vladimir Putin no bastaría para preservar las relaciones amistosas entre los dos países.

  77. Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, and Questions Surround South Korean Plane Crash Podcasts, December 30

    Plus, why coffee prices are soaring.

  78. Where Is Russia Finding New Soldiers? Wherever It Can. Foreign, December 30

    From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.

  79. Putin se disculpa sin asumir responsabilidad por la caída del avión de Azerbaijan Airlines En español, December 29

    En una llamada telefónica, el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dijo al dirigente de Azerbaiyán, Ilham Aliyev, “que el trágico incidente tuvo lugar en el espacio aéreo ruso”.

  80. Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin Foreign, December 29

    The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.

  81. Trump-Kim, Part II, Could Shake Up the World Op Ed, December 29

    North Korea is the weak link in the emerging coalition of authoritarian states, and the incoming president is uniquely positioned to exploit this.

  82. State Dept. Designates American Teacher Held in Russia as ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Washington, December 28

    Marc Fogel was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced in 2022 to 14 years in prison by the same court that handled the case of Brittney Griner.

  83. Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash Foreign, December 28

    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”

  84. In Bomb-Scarred Cities, Risking Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety Foreign, December 28

    The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes.

  85. Ucrania frena los ataques con misiles a Rusia, mientras Trump se prepara para asumir el cargo En español, December 28

    Los misiles de largo alcance proporcionados por Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido se utilizaron para atacar dentro del territorio ruso, a pesar de la preocupación de que su uso pudiera intensificar el conflicto. Los arsenales de Kiev se están agotando.

  86. Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Built to Evade Sanctions, Added Sabotage to Its List? Foreign, December 28

    Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.

  87. A Strange Banging Sound, Chaos and Prayers Before a Plane Crashes Foreign, December 27

    Flight attendants and a passenger described the moments before an Azerbaijan Airlines flight went down in Kazakhstan, killing dozens.

  88. North Korea Is Experiencing Mass Casualties in Russia, White House Says Washington, December 27

    The North Korean losses amount to almost 10 percent of the country’s deployment to Russia, the Biden administration said.

  89. Lo que sabemos sobre el accidente aéreo en Kazajistán En español, December 27

    El Embraer 190 se desvió de su ruta original a Grozni, Rusia. Los investigadores se centran en la defensa antiaérea rusa como causa probable.

  90. What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Sabotage Foreign, December 27

    Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.

  91. Finlandia dice que el barco sospechoso de cortar cables podría formar parte de la ‘flota oculta’ rusa En español, December 27

    Las autoridades finlandesas incautaron un petrolero tras la última de una serie de interrupciones de la infraestructura submarina en el mar Báltico.

  92. What We Know About the Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Foreign, December 27

    The Embraer 190 was traveling to Grozny, Russia, but crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people onboard. Investigators are focusing on Russian air defense as the likely cause.

  93. Ukraine Slows Firing of Missiles Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office Foreign, December 27

    The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite concerns that their use would escalate the conflict. Kyiv’s stockpiles are running out.

  94. Los últimos días del régimen de Bashar al Asad En español, December 27

    Antes de perder el poder, Al Asad buscó apoyo extranjero y después huyó de Siria en medio de planes de un discurso que nunca sucedió.

  95. Finland Says Vessel Suspected of Cutting Cable May Be Part of Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Foreign, December 26

    Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure.

  96. Investigadores intentan determinar la causa del mortal accidente aéreo en Kazajistán En español, December 26

    Las autoridades de Kazajistán, Azerbaiyán y Rusia dijeron que habían abierto investigaciones penales sobre el accidente.

  97. Plane Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Air Defenses as Possible Cause Foreign, December 26

    Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.

  98. Nuclear Weapons Are Not a Fact of Life Op Ed, December 26

    Like other weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons are not unsolvable problems.

  99. Un accidente aéreo en Kazajistán deja decenas de muertos En español, December 25

    La autoridad estatal rusa de aviación dijo que la aeronave de Azerbaijan Airlines había intentado realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia. Las autoridades kazajas señalaron que al menos 29 personas sobrevivieron.

  100. Russia Unleashes Another Wave of Attacks on Ukraine Foreign, December 25

    Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said.

  101. Dozens Killed After Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan With 67 Onboard Foreign, December 25

    Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.

  102. Released From a Russian Prison, This Activist Got Right to Work Foreign, December 25

    Vladimir Kara-Murza, a vehement critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, didn’t want to be part of a prisoner exchange. But he says more exchanges are needed.

  103. Russia Sentences U.S. Citizen to 15 Years for Espionage Foreign, December 24

    Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.

  104. Is a Putin Ally in Eastern Europe Making a Cautious Overture to the West? Foreign, December 24

    President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus keeps arresting political opponents, but analysts wonder if a string of unusual pardons is a bid to get sanctions eased.

  105. Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation Foreign, December 23

    Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  106. A Canceled Vote in Romania Hands Russia a Propaganda Coup Foreign, December 23

    Many in the West have applauded the annulling of the first round of the presidential election, won by a Moscow-friendly candidate, but even his critics say it raises troubling questions about Romanian democracy.

  107. Sending Troops to Help Russia Was North Korea’s Idea, U.S. Officials Say Washington, December 23

    North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.

  108. U.S. Takes Aim at China’s Production of Essential Computer Chips Washington, December 23

    The older-style chips are crucial for a wide array of appliances and other machinery, including weaponry.

  109. Trump siguió en contacto con Putin tras dejar la presidencia, según un nuevo libro En español, October 8

    El libro del periodista Bob Woodward también relata que Donald Trump envió en secreto a Vladimir Putin lo que entonces eran raras máquinas de prueba COVID-19 para uso personal del líder ruso.

  110. Book Revives Questions About Trump’s Ties to Putin Washington, October 8

    The journalist Bob Woodward cited an unnamed aide saying that Donald J. Trump had spoken to Vladimir V. Putin as many as seven times since leaving office. Multiple sources say they cannot confirm that report.

  111. Fact-Checking Biden’s ABC Interview Washington, July 6

    The president defended his debate performance with exaggerations about polling, his recent appearances and his opponent.

  112. Examining Trump’s Alternate Reality Pitch Washington, March 16

    The war in Ukraine. Hamas’s attack on Israel. Inflation. The former president has insisted that none would have occurred if he had remained in office after 2020.

  113. As Putin Poses for Selfies, U.S. Says Russia May Have Detained a Top General Foreign, June 29

    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia made highly choreographed appearances in an effort to project power and control, and U.S. officials suggested Gen. Sergei Surovikin was probably being held.

  114. Por qué parece que ya no sabemos nada de la economía global En español, June 20

    Mientras prestábamos atención a la pandemia, China y Ucrania, los caminos hacia la prosperidad y los intereses comunes se han oscurecido.

  115. Why It Seems Everything We Knew About the Global Economy Is No Longer True Business, June 18

    While the world’s eyes were on the pandemic, China and the war in Ukraine, the paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.

  116. The Airman Who Wanted to Give Gamers a Real Taste of War World, April 13

    The group liked online war games. But then Jack Teixeira, an active-duty airman, began showing them classified documents, members say.

  117. In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production Business, April 2

    Oil prices soared 7 percent on Sunday night after the group’s move to cut 1.2 million barrels a day.

  118. Your Monday Briefing: China’s Post-Covid Economic Goal N Y T Now, March 5

    Also, Russia tries to cut off Bakhmut, and countries reach an ocean biodiversity deal.

  119. At Stake in the Ukraine-Russia War Letters, February 13

    Readers discuss a guest essay by Christopher Caldwell that blamed the U.S. for an escalation in the war. Also: Mask mandates; the next pandemic; YouTube.

  120. Your Thursday Briefing: Rising Militancy in Pakistan N Y T Now, February 1

    Also, Adani Enterprises pulls its offering and soldiers die on both sides in Bakhmut.

  121. Your Wednesday Briefing: China Rebounds N Y T Now, January 31

    Also, Russia’s resilient economy and Sri Lanka’s enduring struggle.

  122. Your Friday Briefing: China’s Campaign Against ‘Zero-Covid’ Protesters N Y T Now, January 26

    Also, Russian missile attacks in Ukraine and a major deal for Indian women’s cricket.

  123. Your Tuesday Briefing: Chinese ‘Zero Covid’ Workers Revolt N Y T Now, January 16

  124. Your Tuesday Briefing: A Major Ukrainian Strike N Y T Now, January 2

    Also, China’s uncertain economic recovery.

  125. Xi and Putin Meet Again, Two Strongmen in a Weak Moment Foreign, December 30

    Russia is isolated by its invasion of Ukraine and needs China more than ever. But China, facing a Covid crisis, is in no position to risk sanctions.

  126. Your Thursday Briefing: The U.S. Requires Covid Tests for Travelers From China N Y T Now, December 28

    Also, Ukraine peace talks seem far-off.

  127. Your Wednesday Briefing: China’s Overwhelmed Hospitals N Y T Now, December 27

    Also, Ukraine is fighting to retake a city in the Donbas.

  128. Your Tuesday Briefing: China Menaces Taiwan N Y T Now, December 26

    Also, an emerging picture of China’s Covid crisis.

  129. Your Friday Briefing: A Times Investigation Into Bucha N Y T Now, December 22

    Also, Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to lead Israel again and the week in culture.

  130. How Do You Protest in the Face of Censorship? An Empty Sign. Magazine, December 21

    In China, Russia and the United Kingdom, unmarked sheets of white paper have become a potent symbol of defiance.

  131. Your Monday Briefing: The Social Cost of ‘Zero Covid’ National, December 4

    Plus, Iran abolishes the morality police and Russia vows to defy an oil price cap.

  132. Plutocrats, Power and Philanthropy Letters, November 25

    Readers discuss a guest essay about recent misdeeds by four billionaires. Also: Pandemic cautions; moderate Republicans; Russian brutality in Ukraine.

  133. Your Thursday Briefing: No ‘Red Wave’ in U.S. Midterms N Y T Now, November 9

    Plus Russia says it is retreating from Kherson City and markets try to parse China’s “zero Covid.”

  134. Your Thursday Briefing: Iran’s Protests Intensify N Y T Now, October 26

    Plus Myanmar gets closer to Russia and a dire climate report.

  135. How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone Sunday Business, October 20

    When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.

  136. Russia’s New Onslaught Against Ukraine Letters, October 10

    Readers respond to the latest Russian attacks in Ukraine. Also: The wonders of math; pandemic spending; Republicans and crime.

  137. The September 25 Italy Elections live blog included one standalone post:
  138. Burnout, Productivity and Other Tales of the Office Letters, September 19

    Readers discuss new aspects of the workplace during the pandemic. Also: A political balance; Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Gorbachev; student newspapers.

  139. China’s Leader Emerges From Covid Bubble for First Foreign Trip Since 2020 Foreign, September 14

    Xi Jinping, who is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin, will seek to project confidence as a global statesman at a time of grave challenges at home.

  140. Your Thursday Briefing: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Likely to Meet N Y T Now, September 7

    Plus India’s growing economy and China’s “zero-Covid” trap.

  141. Your Thursday Briefing: How Authoritarians See Mikhail Gorbachev National, August 31

    Plus the decline in American life expectancy and the latest on Typhoon Hinnamnor.

  142. Dmitri Vrubel, Who Planted a Kiss on the Berlin Wall, Dies at 62 Obits, August 19

    A Russian-born painter, he created a mural of the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev smooching the East German leader Erich Honecker — and with it a tourist attraction.

  143. A Campaign Tactic by Democrats: Smart? Risky? Unethical? Letters, August 14

    Readers debate the party’s strategy of supporting far-right G.O.P. candidates it thinks it can beat. Also: Covid and schools; Ukraine’s students; Kansas and abortion.

  144. Your Friday Briefing: U.S. to Unseal Trump Warrant N Y T Now, August 11

    Plus Russia prepares for show trials and Taiwan does not rise to China’s provocations.

  145. Your Thursday Briefing: Trump Declines to Answer Questions N Y T Now, August 10

    Plus new details about explosions in Crimea and revelations about the victims of Seoul’s floods.

  146. Ukraine Ships Grain at Last. It Will Take Far More to Slow Global Hunger. Foreign, August 1

    The departure of a grain-filled vessel from Odesa was hailed as a victory against global hunger. But experts say the crisis is so big that no single advance can reverse it.

  147. Your Thursday Briefing N Y T Now, July 28

    Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout?

  148. Your Monday Briefing N Y T Now, July 25

    Russia looks to Africa.

  149. Biden, Oil and the Middle East Business, July 14

    Under pressure as tight oil supplies hurt the U.S. economy, Biden will go to Saudi Arabia for a meeting with M.B.S.

  150. Your Wednesday Briefing: Extreme Heat Grips China N Y T Now, July 12

    Plus the conviction of an ailing Hong Kong activist and President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Iran.