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Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine

Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will try to leverage his strategic position in NATO and his report with Russia’s Vladimir Putin when he visits Kyiv on Thursday in a bid to head off war in Ukraine. The veteran Turkish leader hopes mediation between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can avert a Russian offensive that … Read more

Ukraine focus shifts to diplomacy after bitter public clash between U.S., Russia

Ukraine focus shifts to diplomacy after bitter public clash between U.S., Russia

Blinken is expected to speak by phone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Tuesday, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is flying to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Later in the day, Putin will hold a news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following a meeting between the two leaders. It may be the first … Read more

U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council debate

U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council debate

In a public showdown Monday before the United Nations Security Council, the US accused Russia of undermining international peace and security by massing troops on Ukraine’s border. But Russia hit back, arguing that Washington is stoking fear and fueling unnecessary debate – allegations China later reiterated. The heated, sometimes angry, rhetoric at the UN headquarters … Read more

James Harden set to return for Nets clash with Warriors

James Harden set to return for Nets clash with Warriors

After watching James Harden practice, Nets coach Steve Nash declared the guard would be ready to play Saturday at Golden State. Nic Claxton, who should be returning to the Nets’ rotation, too, was more colorful. “He looks like money,” the big man said of Harden after practice on Friday. Harden will not have any limitations … Read more