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America Can’t Go ‘Wobbly’ on Ukraine
As we approach the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, two ominous trends are emerging at once. First, Russia is doubling down. It’s pouring fresh troops into Ukraine and launching new offensive operations. Second ...
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One Year Into War, Putin Is Crafting the Russia He Craves
In Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion has met setback after setback. But its effect at home has been very different.
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Zelensky Welcomes Pledges to Hold Russia Accountable for Crimes
The Ukrainian leader said he was grateful for Western statements of support, as Russia rejected American accusations that it had committed “crimes against humanity” in the war.
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Kamala Harris Accuses Russia of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Ukraine
The vice president warned China against providing Moscow with any kind of support during her appearance at the Munich Security Conference.
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Can America Thrive Without War?
Without a fresh vision for America’s role in the world, many people in Washington link today’s geopolitical challenges with those of yesteryear. China is cast as the new Soviet Union, and its high-tech military advances threaten a potential Sputnik ...
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Trading Books for a Rifle: The Teacher Who Volunteered in Ukraine
When Russian troops rushed Kyiv, a woman joined its defense. She was a middle-school teacher, and had never held a gun. She left her classroom to defend her city. The Times followed her journey. Trading Books for a Rifle: The Teacher Who Volunteered ...
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Macron Calls for Intensified Support for Ukraine but Eyes Peace Talks
His support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia have hardened, but France’s president still stands out among Western leaders in insisting that compromise will be needed to end the war.
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Our Age of Impunity
This month marks a year since Russian tanks first crossed the border with Ukraine, signaling the start of the most extensive land war in Europe since the end of World War II. The invasion has left Ukrainians fighting for their nation and their ...
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‘Our Losses Were Gigantic’: Life in a Sacrificial Russian Assault Wave
Poorly trained Russian soldiers captured by Ukraine describe being used as cannon fodder by commanders throwing waves of bodies into an assault.
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‘Ordinary Russians Want Us to Freeze to Death’
How do you fight an enemy like the cold? In October, as the warmth of summer faded, Russia began a bombardment of Ukraine’s power stations and infrastructure. The objective was to inflict a new kind of suffering on civilians over the frigid winter ...