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President Biden speaks about Ukraine at the White House on Tuesday. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin recognition of breakaway republics in two Ukrainian oblasts is a "flagrant violation of international law."

Allies join U.S. in imposing sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine

The president called Russia's recognition of two Ukrainian regions a "flagrant violation of international law" and announced sanctions targeting Russia's ability to do business with the West.

U.S. troops to head to Eastern Europe as Russia masses forces on Ukraine's border

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby announced Wednesday that thousands of U.S. troops will be sent to Eastern Europe. The move comes during a major military buildup of Russian forces near Ukraine.

The Taliban give back some rights to women, but it may be all a political strategy

Leila Fadel speaks to TRT World Correspondent Soraya Lennie about the latest developments in Afghanistan on the rights of girls and women to return to school.

In this April 2020 file photo provided by the North Korean government, Kim Jong Un, center top, attends a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang.

North Korea's Kim at a critical crossroads a decade into his rule

As North Korea's dictator marks a milestone on Friday, he might be facing his toughest moment yet, as crushing sanctions, the pandemic and growing economic trouble converge

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) with Premier Li Keqiang (left) and members of the Politburo Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the eve of China's National Day on Sept. 30.

Not invited to Biden's democracy summit, China launches a propaganda blitz

President Biden's Summit for Democracy has kicked off. China is not invited — but it's still trying to project its own narratives about democracy.

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GREAT DECISIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY: Americans And The World

Stream now or tune in Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

President George H. W. Bush waves after taking the oath of office, Jan. 20, 1989.

Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team

Tune in Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Stream with the PBS Video App

President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (top right), Scott Morrison, Australia's prime minister (bottom left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen on a monitor during the virtual Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad meeting, at Suga's official residence in Tokyo on Friday.

Biden And 'Quad' Leaders Launch Vaccine Push, Deepen Coordination Against China

The president was joined virtually by the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, in his first multilateral leaders' meeting. They launched a plan to boost vaccine production and distribution in Asia.

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says a test launch of a hypersonic missile on Jan. 11.

North Korea is testing hypersonic weapons. Should the West be worried?

The tests of the fast and maneuverable class of weapons that purport to be able to evade missile defense systems, has garnered the attention of the White House, which responded with new sanctions.

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 28. North Korea on Tuesday fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea, Seoul and Tokyo officials said, the latest in a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang.

North Korea Has Fired A Short-Range Missile Into The Sea In Its Latest Weapons Test

The move has raised questions about the sincerity of Pyongyang's recent offer for talks with South Korea.

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