Adam Pasick

We have a primer on today’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.

Plus: To appreciate a dancer, watch the hands.

The U.S. organizes military aid for Ukraine, as Russia warns a proxy war could lead to nuclear war.

The concepts and jargon you need to understand ChatGPT.

Poland vows to send tanks to Ukraine on its own, if necessary

Germany has been reluctant to send its Leopards.

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

A Ukrainian air defense missile — not a missile fired by Russia — most likely caused an explosion.

The Justice Department charged three men with fraud for their role in a scheme to bolster the value of a New Jersey sandwich shop that brought in less than $40,000 in annual sales.

A troubling replay of the coronavirus pandemic.

BA.4 and BA.5 are taking over.

Vladimir Putin tries to channel Russia’s World War II pride into support for the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine goes on the offensive against Russian forces

Fully conquering Mariupol would let President Vladimir Putin claim a major victory before a military celebration on Monday.

The proposed ban would halt imports of crude oil in the next six months.

It was the first large-scale evacuation from the last bastion of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

A new stance from the U.S., and escalations beyond Ukraine’s borders.

The $33 billion request suggests the White House expects a sustained conflict.

Russia cuts gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria.

Biden, NATO, the G7 and the European Union put more pressure on Russia