Politics
Biden Has Bought Time on Ukraine But Putin Wants Concessions
The U.S. is offering to talk about Russia’s security concerns. The Kremlin has a long list.
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists not far from Gorlivka, Donetsk region, on Nov. 25.
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For most of his two decades in power, Vladimir Putin tried to get the U.S. to pay attention to his fears about NATO expanding on his doorstep.
After a massive troop buildup raised alarms Russia would invade Ukraine, Joe Biden finally said he’s ready to talk about Putin’s security worries.