Hundreds of thousands fled Russia after the Ukraine invasion, fearing the draft and widening repression. Talks toward a possible truce have done little to allay their fears.

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Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.

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Here is what has happened in Ukraine: nothing. There’s no sign that Putin is preparing to stop fighting, despite Trump’s talk of cease-fires and deals.

The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.

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Responses to the mass firings in the federal government. Also: Cory Booker’s speech; talk of a third Trump term; Republicans and Ukraine; a letter to Canada.

The administration must be crystal clear that we are aligned with democracy, free markets and the rule of law.

A politicized military is an ineffective military.

Nearly 60 days in, the president is failing to engage in long-term thinking.

Nearly 60 days in, the president is failing to engage in long-term thinking.

There are too many unanswered questions that raise suspicions.

The organizing principle of Putin’s reign has been the restoration of Soviet power at the expense of people power.

In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far off.

The Chinese and Russian leaders reaffirmed their relationship in a video call on Monday, an apparent rebuff to the idea that the Trump administration could drive a wedge between them.

The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.

President Trump said China and Russia should halve their military spending and limit nuclear weapons. You first, China said.