Tag: Defense and Military Forces

In Ukraine Crisis, Putin’s Choices Are Both Varied and Stark

In Ukraine Crisis, Putin’s Choices Are Both Varied and Stark

BRUSSELS — As he engages in coercive diplomacy with the West, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia faces a stark…

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Putin Is Operating on His Own Timetable, and It May Be a Long One

Putin Is Operating on His Own Timetable, and It May Be a Long One

MOSCOW — The Ukraine crisis is here to stay.President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is increasingly staking his legacy on…

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North Korea Builds ICBM Base Near China to Deter U.S.

North Korea Builds ICBM Base Near China to Deter U.S.

SEOUL — North Korea began this year with a record-breaking spate of missile launches, but stopped short of a truly…

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Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery

Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery

MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin said he was prepared to keep negotiating over Russia’s security demands in Eastern Europe…

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All Options Are Not on the Table as Biden Moves Troops Closer to Ukraine

All Options Are Not on the Table as Biden Moves Troops Closer to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Biden flexed America’s military power in hopes of deterring a Russian invasion of Ukraine with his announcement…

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U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine

U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine

Mr. Putin has also deployed Special Operations forces — some 1,500 troops — near and even inside the Ukrainian border,…

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