Robbie Gramer

Robbie Gramer was a staff writer at Foreign Policy from 2016-2024.

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A man in a suit and glasses speaks in front of a microphone.
A man in a suit and glasses speaks in front of a microphone.

British Spy Chief Says Russian Forces Refusing to Carry Out Orders

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Moscow.

Russia Claims It Is Open to Peace Negotiations. Few Are Convinced.

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian troops after a battle against Russian troops
Ukrainian troops after a battle against Russian troops

What Does Russia Want in Ukraine?

Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
A child walks in front of a damaged school in Zhytomyr, Ukraine
A child walks in front of a damaged school in Zhytomyr, Ukraine

Where Does Putin’s War Go From Here?

Deep Dive
Amy Mackinnon, Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian troops patrol in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops patrol in eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian Counterattacks Are Pushing Back Russian Troops

Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
Rohingya refugees gather behind a barbed wire fence.
Rohingya refugees gather behind a barbed wire fence.

The U.S. Has Recognized Myanmar’s Genocide. But Is That Enough?

Explainer
Alexandra Sharp, Robbie Gramer
A soldier with camouflage face paint is shown in a tank with a blue NATO flag behind them.
A soldier with camouflage face paint is shown in a tank with a blue NATO flag behind them.

NATO to Deploy Four New Battle Groups to Eastern Flank

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
A woman pushes a baby carriage past the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
A woman pushes a baby carriage past the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv

U.S. Envoy Offers Limited Lifelines to Local Ukraine Embassy Staff

Exclusive
Robbie Gramer, Christina Lu
Muse Bihi Abdi, then-presidential candidate for Somaliland's ruling Kulmiye Party, speaks to media after casting his vote in Hargeisa.
Muse Bihi Abdi, then-presidential candidate for Somaliland's ruling Kulmiye Party, speaks to media after casting his vote in Hargeisa.

Somaliland Courts U.S. for Independence Recognition

Report
Robbie Gramer, Mary Yang
Two fighter jets are shown on a cloudy day.
Two fighter jets are shown on a cloudy day.

Eyeing Russia, U.S. and Canada Launch New Arctic Military Exercises

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Sen. Rick Scott attends a Senate hearing.
Sen. Rick Scott attends a Senate hearing.

Republican Senators Block Confirmation of Key Biden Officials, Stymying Ukraine Response

Report
Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
Ukrainian soldiers stand guard on a road north of Kyiv.
Ukrainian soldiers stand guard on a road north of Kyiv.

Ukrainian Staff at U.S. Embassy, Left Behind, Say U.S. Is Backtracking on Promises of Support

Exclusive
Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon
A wall mural painted on the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
A wall mural painted on the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.

‘Nowhere to Turn to’: U.S. Forces Closure of Afghan Embassy

Report
Jack Detsch, Robbie Gramer
An observer of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) monitors a tank in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Nov. 9, 2019.
An observer of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) monitors a tank in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Nov. 9, 2019.

Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Devolving Into ‘Strategic Catastrophe’ for Putin: U.S. Envoy

Insider
Robbie Gramer
Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev
Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev

Ukraine Implores Biden to Sanction Putin’s ‘Sacred Cow’

Report
Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer
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