Turkey Blocks Start of Talks on Sweden, Finland’s NATO Bids Ankara objects to their membership over alleged PKK ties and export controls imposed on Turkey
NATO Members at Odds Over Buildup in Eastern Europe The Baltic states and Poland want a significantly expanded NATO presence on their soil, but some countries are skeptical
DHS ‘Disinformation’ Board Put on ‘Pause’ After Backlash Nina Jankowicz has resigned from her role as head of the board
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Not Happening in ‘Any Form’ as Ukraine Toughens Stance Russia says Ukraine hasn't responded to a draft peace deal it put forward on April 15
US Wants EU to Combine Tariffs With Phased Russian Oil Ban Treasury Secretary Yellen met with EU officials in Brussels
US, Japan Preparing Statement Pledging to ‘Deter’ China Washington and Tokyo have escalated their rhetoric toward Beijing
Report: US to Participate in Israeli Military Simulation of Large-Scale Attack on Iran The planned drills come as talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal are stalled
The Leaders of France, Germany, and Italy Favor Negotiations to End Ukraine War The US, Britain, and other NATO countries don't hold the same view
Senate Advances $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package The chamber voted to limit debate on the bill, setting up a final vote on the legislation later this week
Putin Says Finland, Sweden Joining NATO Not a ‘Direct Threat’ to Russia The Russian leader says Moscow will have to respond to the expansion of NATO infrastructure
