Greece request for U.S. fighter jets sticking point for Turkey’s F-16s
President Biden has all-but promised Turkey new F-16s for backing Sweden’s NATO accession. But sealing the deal is tricky.
By Karen DeYoung and Kareem FahimRussia-Ukraine war: Biden and Zelensky agree: Ukraine will join NATO only after war ends
G-7 countries issued a joint declaration of “unwavering” support for Ukraine on day two of a summit for NATO leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania.
By Emily Rauhala, Michael Birnbaum, Toluse Olorunnipa, Meryl Kornfield, Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Adam Taylor, Sammy Westfall and Mikhail KlimentovAt NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine closer
Tensions at the Vilnius NATO summit exposed the challenges President Biden faces as allies push plans for Ukraine that some fear risk escalation with Russia.
By Michael Birnbaum and Emily RauhalaRussia says Wagner has returned tanks, missile systems, weapons, ammo
Russia's Defense Ministry said it has received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment, 20,000 small arms and 2,750 tons of ammunition from the mercenary group.
By Francesca EbelHuw Edwards, BBC’s face of historic events, identified as suspended anchor
He faces allegations that he paid for sexually explicit images from a teenager. His wife said he has been hospitalized with mental health issues.
By Karla Adam and William BoothBiden, G-7 leaders announce major security pledge to Ukraine
NATO promises Ukraine support that is short of what Zelensky wanted, but is aimed at preventing future attacks on his country
By Toluse Olorunnipa, Emily Rauhala, Meryl Kornfield and Michael BirnbaumMilan Kundera, author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being,’ dies at 94
Czech-born novelist Milan Kundera mixed philosophical speculation with political critique and erotic reverie.
By Harrison SmithFrench Swifties are just as annoyed at Ticketmaster as Americans were
Much like Taylor Swift's American fans, French Swifties encountered a Ticketmaster meltdown when they attempted to buy tickets for the Eras Tour.
By María Luisa PaúlEnemies duel with drones as Ukraine faces dug-in Russian forces
For months, Russian forces have been digging in, building concrete bunkers and constructing tunnel networks. The result is a painstakingly slow Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia.
By Fredrick Kunkle and Serhii KorolchukNATO says it will invite Ukraine to join when ‘conditions are met’; Zelensky calls lack of timeline ‘absurd’
The summit is a show of Western unity against Russia — but there are divisions over Kyiv’s candidacy and the U.S. decision to supply it with cluster munitions.
By Emily Rauhala, Michael Birnbaum, Meryl Kornfield, Toluse Olorunnipa, Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Adam Taylor and Sammy WestfallZelensky slams NATO for omitting a timeline for Ukraine to join
NATO says Ukraine can join, but does not provide a timeline. Zelensky calls that "unprecedented and absurd."
By Toluse Olorunnipa, Emily Rauhala, Meryl Kornfield and Michael BirnbaumFour maps explain how Sweden and Finland could alter NATO’s security
The countries also offer key geographic advantages, which would enhance NATO’s defenses.
By Ruby Mellen, Dylan Moriarty and Júlia LedurVolcano erupts near Iceland’s capital, in photos and videos
Thousands of small earthquakes were recorded in the days before the eruption close to Litli Hrutur, around 20 miles from Iceland’s capital Reykjavik.
By Victoria Bisset and Naomi SchanenAs NATO summit begins, Lithuania struts big on world stage
As NATO member states gather to affirm Sweden’s accession and discuss Ukraine’s way forward, the small host country may have a big role with bigger expectations.
By Ishaan TharoorWhy did the Dutch government collapse over a refugee policy dispute?
Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his cabinet resigned after the coalition failed to agree on how to restrict migration amid a surge in asylum applications.
By Frances Vinall, Sammy Westfall and Beatriz RíosUkraine live briefing: Turkey agrees to Sweden NATO admission; Putin met with Wagner chief after rebellion
President Vladimir Putin and Yevgeniy Prigozhin met for three hours in Moscow on June 29, the Kremlin said. President Biden met with King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Britain.
By Mary Ilyushina, Leo Sands, Lyric Li, Kareem Fahim and Sammy WestfallTurkey drops opposition to Sweden’s NATO bid on eve of summit
If Turkey and Hungary indeed ratify Swedish accession, it will cement a major shift in European security in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
By Emily Rauhala, Kareem Fahim and Michael BirnbaumBiden and Sunak pledge support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
The United States and the United Kingdom, largely aligned on global issues, are also working through some of the differences in their approaches to Kyiv.
By Toluse Olorunnipa and William BoothPutin met with Wagner chief Prigozhin after mutiny, Kremlin says
Putin, who had vowed to mete out “harsh” punishment against the mercenaries who downed Russian aircraft and killed Russian troops, met with them days later.
By Mary Ilyushina, Robyn Dixon and Natalia AbbakumovaA fateful summit 15 years ago hangs over the NATO meeting in Vilnius
Those in favor of fast-tracking Ukraine’s NATO accession argue that the lesson of 2008 was that the West can no longer be afraid of “poking the bear,” as Vladimir Putin’s aggression unfurled in the absence of a NATO membership process for Georgia and Ukraine.
By Ishaan Tharoor