Tag: Russia
A Tale of Two UNGA Speeches
U.S. President Donald Trump made threats, while outgoing U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for peace and multilateralism.
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.
U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.
In War, Trump and Putin Are Much Alike
Washington is emulating Moscow’s ways of fighting wars—and helping it in the process.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.
What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
Don’t Blame Ukraine for High Gas Prices
Kyiv’s energy war on Russia may hurt on the margins, but the real culprit is Trump’s war on Iran.
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Russia’s New Push to Torment Kyiv, and a Whistle-Blower’s Warning on Mail-In Voting
Plus, hiking 2,190 miles at age 91.