Week in Ukraine war: new Russian strikes, oil price cap, no Biden-Putin talks (Dec. 5)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin turns down Biden talks and defends Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid
The Kremlin dismissed the idea of talks with President Biden to end the war in Ukraine and said its assault on Ukrainian infrastructure was an "inevitable" response to Kyiv's attacks.
4 takeaways from President Biden's 'very blunt' meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The three-hour meeting between Xi and President Biden finished Monday with both leaders expressing an openness to restoring communication channels and repairing the U.S.-China relationship.
Here's what's at stake in Monday's meeting between Biden and China's Xi Jinping
The meeting at the G20 in Indonesia will be their first in person since President Biden took office. Whether they can find common ground is a key question, and reflects the current state of relations.
Biden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions
The pardons will be done through an administration process to be developed by the Justice Department, administration officials told reporters; it will cover citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the center of President Biden's address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, as the U.S. warns Russia is trying to annex more Ukrainian land.
Biden touts his 'cancer moonshot' on the anniversary of JFK's 'man on the moon' speech
Biden announced many of what he calls "cancer moonshot" goals in February. On Monday he laid out some updates in a speech that marked 60 years since Kennedy gave his iconic moonshot speech.
What Biden's low approval ratings and high-profile wins could mean for the midterms
While midterms are typically a challenge for the party in power, two Democratic strategists say Biden's recent wins — and the threat of Republican control of Congress — could galvanize voters.
Biden tests positive for COVID again
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, said Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, days after testing negative. O'Connor said Biden is not experiencing symptoms, and feels well.