For You: How Vladimir Putin Lost Interest in the Present

Plus, 'I'm Not Scared of Anything': Death and Defiance in a Besieged Ukrainian City

March 15, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll love. Let us know what you're interested in to improve your recommendations. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY 'I'm Not Scared of Anything': Death and Defiance in a Besieged Ukrainian City Impunity for War Crimes in Syria Casts a Grim Shadow Over Ukraine China's Covid Lockdowns Set to Further Disrupt Global Supply Chains 'Minute-to-Minute Triage': Weighing News Against Safety in Russia Her Video Spurred Changes in Women's Basketball. Did They Go Far Enough? Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Mikhail Zygar How Vladimir Putin Lost Interest in the Present Does the president of Russia have anyone who can tell him when he's making a mistake? Wang Huiyao It's Time to Offer Russia an Offramp. China Can Help With That. China is uniquely placed to play the role of mediator for economic, political and ideological reasons. Margaret Renkl It's Possible to Learn the Right Thing From the Wrong Person We do human wisdom a great disservice when we expect it to be perfectly embodied in a flawed human being. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Ben Kenigsberg 'The Last Mountain' Review: Impossible Summits This documentary from Chris Terrill struggles to make emotional sense of its story, involving a mother and a son who both died on climbs. Michael M. Grynbaum A Fox News crew in Ukraine was caught in fighting, leaving two journalists dead. Pierre Zakrzewski, a Fox News cameraman, and Oleksandra Kuvshynova, a Ukrainian journalist, were killed outside Kyiv. A Fox News correspondent, Benjamin Hall, remained hospitalized. Kwame Anthony Appiah Can I Sever Ties With My Selfish Sister? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on whether to renew a relationship with an estranged sibling. Carol Rosenberg and Charlie Savage Sept. 11 Prosecutors Are in Plea Talks That Could Avert a Death-Penalty Trial Pentagon prosecutors have struggled for more than a decade to hold the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his accused accomplices in the attacks. Elisabeth Vincentelli Big Sky Is Sprawling, Luxurious and Pricey. And, Maybe, the Future of Skiing. With lift tickets above $225 and surcharges of up to $100 to ride the tram to the top, the vast Montana resort is delivering a high-end experience. Is it a solution to skiing's problems? IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Pete Wells Going Back to the Time of the Shakers at Commerce Inn At their latest West Village restaurant, Jody Williams and Rita Sodi revive American farmhouse cooking from an earlier era. Jeffrey Gettleman and Monika Pronczuk Two Refugees, Both on Poland's Border. But Worlds Apart. A young man fleeing war in Sudan and a young woman evacuating Ukraine crossed into Poland at the same time. They had very different experiences. Robin Pogrebin After a Showdown, Juilliard's President Retains Support of Board The school's chairman and biggest benefactor, Bruce Kovner, had wanted its president, Damian Woetzel, to leave after a negative evaluation. He marshaled support and stayed. Jane Margolies Who Needs Ice? Roller-Skating Comes to Rockefeller Center. A wheel-friendly rink is opening in Midtown's famous sunken plaza, part of a rebrand of the Art Deco complex to attract more New Yorkers. Alexandra Kleeman Michelle Yeoh's Quantum Leaps For her new sci-fi comedy, the martial-arts star had to attempt a more psychological kind of acrobatics. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you.   CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018