The U.S. and its allies welcomed the diplomatic overture, but say they have seen no evidence of a Russian military de-escalation. Here’s a look at what is happening where and why:
The Russia-Ukraine crisis offers a lesson: The U.S. is still a superpower, but its ability to influence events overseas is increasingly limited., including Japan. The crisis may also hasten a switch to climate-friendly renewable energy that is already underway.
The cost of crude oil — and gasoline— began to climb over the past month as Putin massed forces on the Ukrainian border. Forecasts from JP Morgan and other investment firms suggest that crude oil — already at about $95 a barrel — could exceed $125 a barrel from tight supplies. , where he is scheduled to speak Friday. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also is expected to attend the security event.Disruption continued from a cyberattack that knocked out the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defense ministry and major banks in Ukraine on Tuesday. Ukrainian officials say they are investigating the origin of the distributed-denial-of-service attacks. Russia has denied involvement.
The warning issued jointly by the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber unit, the FBI and National Security Agency said the hackers, using “common but effective tactics,” have been targeting defense contractors since at least January 2020 and will likely continue to do so.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared Wednesday a “day of national unity.” He called on citizens to display the blue-and-yellow national flag and to sing the national anthem in the face of “hybrid threats.
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