Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Politics
How the U.S.'s goals in Ukraine compare to Europe's goals
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia and help Ukraine win, while some in Europe are looking for a diplomatic solution.
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Politics
The UN security council discussed how the war in Ukraine may worsen global hunger
The U.S. is using its presidency of the UN Security Council to focus on food security, as much of the world worries about the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine.
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Politics
What to know about Bridget Brink, the nominee for ambassador to Ukraine
The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.
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National
U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC
The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.
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World
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed freed from Russia in prisoner swap
A former U.S. Marine is on his way back to the United States after being released from Russian detention. Trevor Reed's release was part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
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Europe
U.S. officials say more weapons will help Ukraine hand Russia a strategic defeat
The White House is rushing more weapons to Ukraine to try to ensure "a strategic defeat" for Russia. Aims shifted partly because of Ukrainian battlefield successes with U.S. provided weapons.
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Politics
The U.S. promises to gradually reopen its embassy in Ukraine
Signaling renewed support for Ukraine, the U.S. says it will slowly return diplomats back to the Ukrainian capital. It also promised new military aid for the besieged country.
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Europe
The Russia-Ukraine war is the focus of NATO foreign ministers' meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the meeting in Brussels. The U.S. and Europe are imposing new sanctions on Russia and promising to speed up deliveries of weapons to Ukraine.
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Politics
Blinken says U.S. and Europe are following through on Ukraine commitments
Diplomats are expressing outrage over reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. In Brussels and Washington, officials announced more sanctions to step up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
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Politics
Half of frozen Afghan funds will be aid for Afghans. The rest may go to 9/11 families
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan last month, the U.S. treasury department froze $7 billion in Afghan government funds. Now, the Biden administration has decided what it will do the money.