NATO ready for the 'worst' in Ukraine
NATO's secretary general said there is no indication that Russia is backing away from possibly invading Ukraine, and the military buildup continues.
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China backs Russia in challenge to NATO
The leaders of Russia and China called on NATO to rule out Eastern European expansion and criticized other security blocs around the Asia Pacific region.
U.S.-Russia clash at U.N. meeting
Western nations tried pressuring Russia to back off from Ukraine at a U.N. Security Council meeting highlighting the threat of a new Cold War.
U.S.-Russia press crisis talks on Ukraine
U.S. and Russia reported no breakthroughs at talks to defuse the crisis in Ukraine, where 100,000 Russian troops await near its border.
U.S.-Russia find little common ground on Ukraine at Geneva talks
Diplomats debated Russia's massive troop buildup around Ukraine, the first in a series of talks on Europe's security.
Progress turns to frustration over Syria talks
A sixth round of Syrian talks on a new constitution ended in disappointment at the United Nations in Geneva, three-quarters of a year since the last round.
Biden pledges 'new era' before U.N. leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden used his first address to the United Nations to reassure other nations his administration is committed to multilateralism.
Berlin forum cites 'progress' in Libyan unity
Calling it "a new phase for peace in Libya," Germany and the U.N. ended a conference with diplomats expressing confidence in Libya's rebuilding.
Guterres re-elected as U.N. chief through 2026
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres was re-elected to lead the world body for the next five years, winning the General Assembly's unanimous support.
Biden and Putin agree at face-to-face Geneva meeting to cut nuclear risks
With U.S.-Russia tensions nearing Cold War-era dimensions, the leaders turned to Swiss diplomacy to improve relations.
With Biden, NATO warns on China, Russia
NATO agreed to address China's military goals along with Russia's aggressiveness at a summit on threats and challenges "from all strategic directions."
G-7 takes on pandemic, climate and China's role
The G-7 summit wrapped up with vows to end the pandemic, fight climate change and incorporate U.S. President Biden's pledge to “build back better."
After 80 years, Atlantic Charter 2.0 is agreed
The U.S. and the U.K. signed a "revitalized" version of the 1941 Atlantic Charter to focus on 21st century risks such as cyber attacks and rising temperatures.
U.S. blocking call for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The U.S. prevented the U.N. Security Council from issuing a statement calling for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.
U.N. chief to prolong deadlocked Cyprus talks
The U.N. chief remained determined to bring Cypriot leaders together despite acknowledging failure to surmount differences over how to restart formal talks.
U.N. handoff to Libya's new unity government
The U.N.-backed administration in Libya transitioned to an interim government without a hitch in a process leading to nationwide elections in late December.