The literary titan is still publishing books, and still pushing envelopes, at 83. But you will not see him in the United States anytime soon.

Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.

As food assistance funding runs out, Times reporters want to hear from people who rely on it, or who work to help feed people in their community.