Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.

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Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be hyperbole.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War

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As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War

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President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry

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The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.

Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings

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Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster

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The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

Biden Calls Meta’s Ending of Fact-Checking Program ‘Shameful’

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Responding to a question from a reporter, the president said he believed Americans “want to tell the truth.”