To many observers, the South Pacific today reveals what American decline looks like. Even as Washington tries to step up its game, it is still far behind, mistaking speeches for impact and interest for influence.
Tag: Humanitarian Aid
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Even as Russia Bears Down in the East, Some Ukrainians Stay Behind
The Russian offensive grinds on, but not everyone is leaving the eastern Donbas region.
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Diplomats Fear Russia May Use Syrian Aid as Bargaining Chip in Ukraine
Countries in Europe and the Middle East could see a new surge in refugees if Russia shuts down the last humanitarian convoy route into Syria.
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On Ukraine, McConnell Tries to Show the World This Isn’t Trump’s G.O.P.
The top Senate Republican traveled to Europe in a bid to show that isolationism hasn’t taken over his party. He has privately lobbied his colleagues to vote that way, and so far, most are.
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Rand Paul holds up $40 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Mr. Paul had sought to alter the bill to include requiring that an inspector general monitor the spending.