Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
- A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling - The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
- Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan - The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
- What to Know About Ukraine’s Response to Trump’s Peace Plan - A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace.
- ‘Pretty Strong Words’ Used on Ukraine Call With European Leaders, Trump Says - Diplomatic efforts have stalled as Britain, France and Germany try to push President Trump away from a proposal to end the conflict that would favor Russia.
- Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says - The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
- Trump Calls Europe ‘Decaying’ and Suggests ‘Size Will Win’ in Ukraine War - President Trump’s comments deepened his rift with mainstream European leaders over defense and Ukraine policy.
- Zelensky to Meet With European Leaders as Ukraine Peace Talks Drag On - Ukraine’s president was expected in London to discuss with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany ways of ending the conflict against Russia. Negotiations thus far have made little progress.
- Superpower Competition: The Missing Chapter in Trump’s Security Strategy - President Trump is shifting from discussion of the long-lasting competition among the world’s biggest economies and nuclear powers.
- Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan - Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.
- Zelensky’s Government Sabotaged Oversight, Allowing Corruption in Ukraine to Fester - Ukrainian leaders blame independent advisers for failing to prevent graft. A Times investigation found that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own administration removed guardrails.