The Morning Briefing

Top U.S. and Chinese diplomats trade barbs, Vladimir Putin's spin takes hold, our Tokyo bureau chief explains Asia's demographic crisis

• barb: 미늘; 가시 돋친 말

Reshaping Russia

Vladimir Putin has suffered setback after setback in Ukraine. But at home, the war has let him craft the country he craves.

Safety as a Sales Pitch

Companies are promising to pretect children and workers from shootings. But the effectiveness of the industry is unproven.

Biden Visits Ukraine

President Biden made a secret trip to Kyiv in a demonstration of his administration's resolve in the face of Russia's yearlong invasion.

<Reference: New York Times>