Tag: Eastern Europe
Vladimir Putin: Crafty Strategist or Aggrieved and Reckless Leader?
MOSCOW — At this moment of crescendo for the Ukraine crisis, it all comes down to what kind of leader…
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…
Fiona Hill: For Russia’s President Putin, It’s Not Just About Ukraine
For weeks, American officials have huddled to make sense of the official documents with Russia’s demands and the contradictory commentary,…
Russia Issues Subtle Threats More Far-Reaching Than a Ukraine Invasion
VIENNA — No one expected much progress from this past week’s diplomatic marathon to defuse the security crisis Russia has…
Russia, at an Impasse With the West, Warns It Is Ready to Abandon Diplomacy
VIENNA — Russian officials signaled that they could abandon diplomatic efforts to resolve the security crisis surrounding Ukraine, bringing a…
A Russian Pledge of No Invasion? Ukrainians Are Skeptical.
KYIV, Ukraine — It sounded like a reassuring pronouncement: Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei A. Ryabkov, declaring after negotiations with…