David M. Herszenhorn
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Past articles by David:
Norway shooting investigated as terror attack: Report
At least 21 people were injured in the shooting in Oslo, Aftenposten reports. → Read More
Ukraine: Not just a country, an EU candidate country
Despite Putin’s denial of Ukraine’s right to exist, the EU grants Kyiv candidate status. → Read More
Commission will urge EU candidate status for war-ravaged Ukraine
Final decision rests with European Council. → Read More
EU celebrates, and frets, over Macron’s victory
Election result means no Marine Le Pen — but it does mean 5 more years of Emmanuel Macron. → Read More
Russian war crimes in Ukraine: So much for ‘never again’
The West has decided the price of countering atrocities is simply too high. → Read More
Leaders rebuff Zelenskyy’s latest pitch to join EU
In emotional plea to European Council summit, Ukraine’s president framed war with Russia as a clash of values. → Read More
The failed world order
Putin’s war in Ukraine has brutally exposed the flaws in Western security architecture. → Read More
Kremlin’s occupation blueprint goes up in smoke as Ukraine fights back
Amid killings, kidnappings and abuse, Ukrainians are thwarting Putin’s plans to rerun his Crimea occupation playbook. → Read More
EU leaders back Ukraine but balk at fast-track membership
After hours of debate over Russia’s war, summit pledges to help refugees and deliver robust aid. → Read More
Netherlands’ tight fist now chokes Ukraine’s EU bid
As EU heads meet in Versailles, the Dutch lead a coalition against Zelenskyy’s request for membership. → Read More
Germany still blocking arms supplies to Ukraine
The ongoing stance comes as numerous Western allies are mobilizing to send Ukraine military equipment and weapons. → Read More
Ukraine naval base drew Putin’s wrath, then Russian fire
Early explosions hit a base Putin argued showed NATO’s incursion into his sphere of influence. → Read More
On stage at the Kremlin: Putin and Lavrov’s de-escalation dance
On camera, Russian president and foreign minister tell each other that diplomatic talks should continue. → Read More
Ukraine links arms with Turkey, Poland and UK as NATO membership remains distant
Kyiv sees smaller, strategic pacts — and armed drones — as key to deterring Russia. → Read More
For Ukraine, less ‘imminent’ threat is still very real
As big powers clash over security demands, Kyiv is stuck in the middle and surrounded by enemy forces. → Read More
Ukraine urges EU to publish draft Russia sanctions
Foreign minister says West must show Vladimir Putin the penalties are real. → Read More
Blinken defends Ukraine’s ‘democratic and European path’
With Russian troops massed on border, US secretary of state reiterates Washington’s support → Read More
Germany’s Baerbock faces down top Russian diplomat Lavrov in Moscow
Berlin’s new foreign minister challenges Russia to ‘adhere to common rules.’ → Read More
Western leaders warn Iran on nuclear deal
Biden, Merkel, Macron and Johnson urge Tehran to halt acceleration of nuclear program and return to talks. → Read More
Smiles and gifts as Pope Francis meets President Joe
US president stops at the Vatican after arriving in Rome for G20 leaders’ summit. → Read More