Julian E. Barnes

News Analysis

China as Peacemaker in the Ukraine War? The U.S. and Europe Are Skeptical.

Chinese officials say Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But U.S. and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir V. Putin.

Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine Could Include Cyberattacks, Microsoft Says

Moscow also appears to be stepping up influence operations to weaken European and U.S. support for sending more aid to the Ukrainian government.

Russian Warplane Hits American Drone Over Black Sea, U.S. Says

The incident was the first known physical contact between the two militaries since the war in Ukraine began last year.

Lawmaker Says He Was Target of F.B.I. Surveillance Material Searches

The revelation by Representative Darin LaHood, Republican of Illinois, put a twist on a murky incident that has loomed over a debate on reauthorizing an expiring surveillance law.

Russia Lacks Firepower to Keep Advancing, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says

While both Ukrainians and Russians say the pitched battle for the city of Bakhmut could determine whether Russia can pursue more of an offensive, Western officials are skeptical.

U.S. Spy Agencies Warn of China’s Efforts to Expand Its Power

China sees a partnership with Russia as a way to challenge, and potentially weaken, the United States, a new threat assessment said.

Intelligence officials warn of risks to the U.S. posed by China and Russia’s strengthening ties.

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Lacking the firepower for territorial gains, Russia may shift to defense, the U.S. intelligence chief says.

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Republicans Push Lab Leak Theory on Covid’s Origins, but Lack ‘Smoking Gun’

The first hearing of a House panel charged with investigating the origins of the pandemic underscored just how difficult it might be to turn up conclusive evidence.

Who Blew Up the Nord Stream Pipelines?

A Times investigation may finally have revealed who was behind the sabotage in the Baltic Sea.