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U.S. Vows to Continue Patrols Near China and Urges Nuclear Talks
Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.
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Your Friday Briefing: A Race to Avert a U.S. Default
Also, a trial stains Australia’s top soldier.
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The Moscow strike is a psychological blow to a nation trying to ignore the war, Russian nationalists say.
Russian nationalist commentators said Tuesday that the first mass drone attack to strike Moscow highlights the government’s inability to prepare…
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The Long Isolation of Syria’s al-Assad Is Over
President Bashar al-Assad was shunned over atrocities committed in Syria’s civil war, but on Friday he is expected to join…
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African leaders plan ‘peace mission’ to Russia and Ukraine.
JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa faces increasing pressure over its close ties to Russia, the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said…
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On Muted War Holiday, Putin Tries to Justify Invasion of Ukraine
With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in…
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What is Victory Day in Russia, and why is it so significant?
Victory Day, celebrating the Soviet Union’s vanquishing of Nazi Germany in 1945, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, although it…
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The Dnipro River, Axis of Life and Death in Ukraine
The thunder of artillery echoes night and day over the mighty Dnipro River as it winds its way through southern…
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Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War
Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said…
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Macron Wraps Up China Visit, but Little Progress Seen on War
Russia’s war in Ukraine figured little in statements after meetings between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s leader, Xi…
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