The New York Times

1. Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On

   The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

2. Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Prompts Debate Over Europe’s Military

   With Russia looming, governments race to rebuild armed forces that shrank after the Cold War, grappling with hard issues of economics, politics and military strategy.

3. Why a Man With U.S. Ties Fought for Russia in Ukraine

   Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., at a moment of hope and peace. It ended with a mortar blast in Ukraine.

4. Trump’s Deadline for Ukraine, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Abrupt Resignation

   Plus, a new crash-test dummy.

5. Billionaires Have a Bigger Role in Higher Education Under President Trump

   A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry.