By seizing the basketball star, the Russian president made things so painful for the U.S. that it capitulated and turned over a convicted arms dealer. Can the same tactic work in the war in Ukraine?
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
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Biden’s Hopes for Sweden and Finland in NATO Are Stuck on Erdogan’s Demands
The Turkish leader is complicating a major step in the showdown with Russia, looking to extract concessions from NATO and the United States.
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Putin Warns Russians to Prepare for Protracted Ukraine War
Vladimir Putin appeared to acknowledge that subduing Russia’s neighbor was taking longer than expected, but said there was no need for another draft now.
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Russian Anti-War Activists Seek Common Goals (When They’re Not Bickering)
Almost 300 activists, many young and from the diaspora, gathered to try to forge a common path, beyond struggling against Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Strikes More Boldly, Seeing Little Room for Russia to Escalate
The third apparent drone attack in two days on a Russian air base indicates a new phase of the war for Ukraine as it develops longer-range weapons.