No breakthrough in Ukraine meeting, but NATO and Russia might talk more
Russia's delegation remained open to the prospect of future discussions after having its main positions rebuffed by NATO and the U.S.
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Boris Johnson's attendance at a garden party prompts calls for his resignation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for a lockdown garden party that has many calling from him to resign.
4 things Russia wants right now
Russia forced the West into a flurry of diplomacy this week with its massive troop buildup on its border with Ukraine. Here's a short guide to what the Kremlin wants.
Boris Johnson apologizes for a BYOB party held as the U.K. was in COVID lockdown
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer called Prime Minister Boris Johnson's apology worthless, adding that his defense is that "he didn't realize he was at a party."
In Brussels, NATO officials will meet with Russian team on Ukraine
Russia meets Wednesday with NATO members to discuss the future of Ukraine, where Russia has already annexed the Crimean peninsula, stirred up an insurgency and is now threatening another invasion.
News brief: omicron overwhelms ERs, NATO-Russia talks, Trump interview
The U.S. hits another COVID record. NATO officials meet with a Russian delegation to try to prevent another invasion of Ukraine. Pressed on election lies, ex-President Trump cuts NPR interview short.
Boris Johnson is in hot water for hosting a BYOB party during the U.K.'s 2020 lockdown
On the date of the prime minister's party, the country's COVID restrictions meant that people were required to remain in their homes and away from others unless they had a "reasonable excuse."
Turkey's president is criticized for his plan to combat inflation
The new year brought a steep spike in food prices — within in a currency crisis that has been going on for months. The Turkish president is taking an unorthodox approach to correct the issue.
EU Parliament President David Sassoli dies at age 65
The Italian journalist had been hospitalized since Dec. 26 due to abnormal functioning of his immune system.
The U.S. and Russia tackle growing tensions over Ukraine
The U.S and Russian deputy foreign ministers kick off a week of talks, hoping to ease tensions over Ukraine, which Russia is threatening with a troop build-up near their shared border.