Money for Ukraine at Center of Senate Bid to Avert Shutdown

Senators of both parties are debating whether to include new military assistance for the fight against Russia in any stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded past the end of the month.

Finland Raced to Join NATO. What Happens Next Is Complicated.

After decades of going it alone in security issues, Finns are finding that life in a large alliance is complex, expensive and deeply political.

 

In a Blow to Russia, Ukraine Says It Killed Chief of Black Sea Fleet

As they ramp up attacks on occupied Crimea, Ukrainian forces are repeatedly targeting the fleet based there, a key to Russia’s attacks deep into Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports.

Hollywood’s Focus Turns to Actors After Writers Agree to Deal

The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, but a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.