Short of an all-out invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin could take less dramatic action in Ukraine that would vastly complicate a U.S. and allied response.... Russian officials have said they have no intention of invading Ukraine, but the deployment of a large combat force along its borders, estimated at 100, 000 troops, has created fear of a crippling land war.“ Deeply troubling and dangerous, ” Rep.... Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican and a crucial ally of Democrats on some issues, tw

Nearly a week into a stunning Ukrainian incursion into western Russia, Kyiv’s forces have advanced

Nearly a week into a stunning Ukrainian incursion into western Russia, the acting governor of the

23, China repeated its familiar pattern of sending warplanes into Taiwan's air defense

You’re reading the Morning Briefing: Asia Pacific Edition newsletter. Get what you need to know to start your day.... He said Ukrainian troops had pushed nearly 12 kilometers into Russian territory.... Putin insisted that the attack would not soften his negotiating position. Subscribe to The Times to read as many articles as you like....

When China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, met with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo

, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday, following an alleged spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes

BERLIN: The United States and its allies on Thursday warned Moscow of grave consequences if “ any ” of the tens of thousands of troops massed on the border were to cross the border into Ukraine. Following talks with Germany, France and Britain, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underlined that Russia “ cannot match ” Western power’s resoluteness.In a show of that unity, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, speaking alongside Blinken, said the West would not shy away from taking action e

WORLD War Three fears are mounting after China flew 19 nuke bombers and fighter jets into Taiwan

TAIPEI( BLOOMBERG)-China sent two air force incursions close to Taiwan on Thursday( Sept