Democrats and administration officials are furious at the Saudis’ move to cut oil production, seeing it as an attempt to meddle in a U.S. election.
Tag: United States International Relations
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A Secret, Failed Oil Deal: How the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Ruptured
Ahead of President Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia this summer, his administration thought it had secured pledges of increases in oil production throughout the year. The opposite happened.
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Liberal House Democrats Retract Call on Biden to Seek Cease-Fire in Ukraine
One day after issuing a letter urging the administration to seek direct diplomatic talks with Russia aimed at forging a cease-fire, progressives withdrew that call, reflecting deepening divisions over the conflict.
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Germany’s Allies Challenge Its Stances on Ukraine and Energy
The government has dismissed criticism of its refusal to provide modern tanks to Ukraine and its massive energy subsidy for its own citizens. But its friends are bridling.
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Western Officials Warn Russia Could Use a Dirty Bomb as a Pretext
Top officials from the United States, Britain and France cautioned that there was no change in Russia’s nuclear posture and that they believed no decision had been made to use a tactical nuclear weapon.