For years, U.S.-Venezuelan relations have alternated between saber-rattling and quiet contempt, but a war on the other side of the world could change that. Exploding global oil prices and Europe’s energy crunch, combined with increasingly pragmatic attitudes in Caracas and anxiety in Washington over gasoline prices, have aligned to bolster the United States’ fundamental interest […]
More sanctions. The European Union on Tuesday formally adopted a fourth package of sanctions against Russia, after member states gave the measures the green...
Ukraine update. Russia and Ukraine held their fourth round of negotiations on a cease-fire and humanitarian corridors. The Russian military nonetheless continued its offensive...
New U.S. sanctions have targeted Russia’s energy resources. Europe, one of Russia’s most important buyers, has not joined the embargo but has promised to...
Reinforcements for Donbass. Russia’s Defense Ministry said more than 16,000 “volunteers” from the Middle East have applied to participate in Russia’s military campaign in...
No progress. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba held talks on Thursday in Turkey. They discussed a possible cease-fire...
The war in Ukraine is exacerbating preexisting problems with global grain supplies and prices. Although higher prices will be felt by all, North African...
Coping mechanisms. The Russian government introduced new measures to help the country cope with Western sanctions. They include an exemption on income tax payments...
More sanctions. EU diplomats are expected to expand sanctions against Russia on Tuesday. The new package will target more Russian oligarchs and the maritime...
