Putin Envoy Lands for Quiet U.S. Talks
Kirill Dmitriev is reportedly in Washington meeting Trump administration officials as Ukraine talks and sanctions relief on Russian oil sit on the same crowded desk.
Dmitriev’s Washington Visit
Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.
Zelensky’s Threat Ignites EU Aid Standoff
A public threat from Volodymyr Zelensky about Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has turned a money fight into a diplomatic flare-up over energy, EU aid and NATO ties.
Biden Yells About Trump’s Long SOTU
At a South Carolina event, President Biden mocked the length of Donald Trump’s State of the Union and noted Trump did not mention the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lawmakers Fly to Munich After DHS Vote
Some lawmakers voted to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security and then boarded planes for the Munich Security Conference. The trip included meetings with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and plenty of security talk. The clash between votes at home and conversations abroad raises questions about priorities and political theater.