Michael Birnbaum

Washington Post reporter and former Moscow bureau chief

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Moscow Bureau Chief for the Washington Post

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Responding to Russia’s attack against Ukraine, President Biden today announced freezing trillions of dollars in Russian assets, restricting some exports, and cutting off Russia’s…

Response to Russia and rising oil prices pose political problem for Biden

Responding to Russia’s attack against Ukraine, President Biden today announced freezing trillions of dollars in Russian assets, restricting some exports, and cutting off Russia’s…

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Once again, Russia has surprised its neighbor Ukraine — this time with a mile-long convoy of 280 trucks that left Moscow today.

Massive Russian Aid Convoy Heads for Rebel-Held Ukraine

Once again, Russia has surprised its neighbor Ukraine — this time with a mile-long convoy of 280 trucks that left Moscow today.

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