Category: Ukraine

Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?

The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine.
Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade

A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order

The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper

In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.
European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a proposal meant to ramp up pressure on Moscow.
Republicans Urge Trump to Put New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Strikes

A group of G.O.P. senators has grown more vocal about urging penalties on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, offering a counterpoint to President Trump’s hands-off stance.
U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles

The agreement could provide a windfall to the U.S., but the resources will be expensive to extract, and any progress is unlikely while the war rages.
Russia’s Escape From Trump’s Tariffs Raises Questions

The Trump administration says sanctions imposed on Moscow mean the U.S. does little trade with Russia, but questions persist about the motivations.
Reworked U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Proposal: What to Know

Officials in Kyiv say the country cannot possibly accept the proposal and that new negotiations would be needed. But they have not rejected it outright, which would anger the White House.
FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

The F.D.A. approved an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, despite its own scientists flagging questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.
Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.
Showing Courage in Ukraine With Handfuls of Clay

Founded seven years ago in Kyiv, GORN Ceramics has become an object lesson in survival.