Russia’s War in Ukraine
Military news, global diplomacy, negotiations, and sanctions.
A Ukraine Peace Deal Could Be Getting Closer
Here’s what Trump can do to get there.
How to Fight Putin on the Information Battlefield
The West can’t fully adopt Russia’s methods—but it should study them. 
Ukraine Can Only Rely on Itself
In any peace deal with Russia, security guarantees from outsiders won't guarantee much.
Ukraine’s New U.S. Ambassador Previews Her Pragmatic Approach to Washington
“I am Ukrainian, right? I’m not a Democrat or Republican.”
Putin’s Unlikely Envoy to Washington
Kirill Dmitriev is a prominent purveyor of the Kremlin’s line—but real power may lie elsewhere.
Biden’s Long Shadow Over Ukraine
His administration failed Ukraine at almost every turn, shaping the war to this day.
Battlefield Strategy
Ukraine Is Hitting Russia Where It Hurts: Its Oil Refineries
Kyiv’s two-year offensive against Russian oil facilities has intensified, eating away at Moscow’s energy revenues.
The Mood on the Front Line, Three Years On
Ukrainian troops watch with anxiety as the United States moves closer to talks with Russia over the war.
How Russia Is Escalating the Drone Arms Race
Routine strikes involve smaller, daily launches designed to keep steady pressure on Ukraine.
The ‘Paper Tiger’ Still Has Its Shadow Fleet
Trump says Russia is in economic trouble—but there’s a loophole in the West’s sanctions.
Wartime Diplomacy
Trump Makes U-Turn on Ukraine Rhetoric
Trump says Ukraine can win back all of its territory.
The Ghost of Finlandization Is Haunting the Ukraine Debate
A 1944 armistice that traded land for peace is a poor precedent for ending Russia’s war.
An Emerging Trump Doctrine?
Success in the Middle East could be a template for a new approach to Russia’s war.
What the Next Round of Sanctions Against Russia Should Look Like
Moscow has successfully restructured its economy on an impressive war footing, but there are weaknesses under the hood.
Regional Dynamics
A Russia-NATO War Would Look Nothing Like Ukraine
Moscow will seek to avoid a full-on war and focus on breaking the bloc’s resolve.
To Deter Russia, Europe Needs Ukraine
A Ukraine-Baltics defense pact would bring Kyiv into Europe’s security architecture.
Anchors Away
Finland’s failure to convict Russian crew clears the way for more cable-cutting attacks.
The China-Russia Axis Is Getting Firmer, and It’s Built on Gas
Moscow pivoted to the east a decade ago, but it is now besmitten—or captive.
Latest Stories
Ukraine Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Russia Needs It.
A Russian human rights group’s award is a down payment on a potentially hopeful future.
Biden’s Soft Underbelly on Ukraine
The Biden administration’s fear of provoking Putin and risking World War III has become an excuse to do less for Ukraine.
To Avert Armageddon, Push for a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
For Kyiv and its allies, negotiating an imperfect peace is preferable to risking a catastrophic nuclear confrontation.
‘All It Takes is One’: Iran Gives Russia Help From the Air
Russia’s new Iranian-made drones put Ukraine “a bit more on the defensive,” one expert said.
Why NATO Needs to Plan for Nuclear War
As the alliance meets this week, leaders must discuss how they will react if Russia uses weapons of mass destruction.
NATO Doubles Naval Presence in Baltic, North Seas After Pipeline Sabotage
Russia’s suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has brought a flood of Western naval assets into the region.
Ukraine Changes Weapons Wish List After Kyiv Terrorism Attacks
Send more air defenses, Ukrainian officials implored, and send them now.
Ukraine Wants to Be NATO’s Friend—With Benefits
Spearheaded by a former NATO chief, the Kyiv Security Compact would put Western security guarantees in writing—but it might be too much for Washington to stomach.
LGBTQ Russians Were Putin’s First Target in His War on the West
In Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mind, the war in Ukraine and his decadelong assault on LGBTQ rights are two sides of the same coin.
Putin’s Most Loyal Balkan Client
Hard-line Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has given the Russian president a firm foothold in the Balkans.
How the White House Plans to Hurt Putin
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on the preparations that go into sanctioning Russia.
Why Putin’s Denunciations of Western Imperialism Ring Hollow
Russia is among the world’s most ambitious imperial nations.
The Battle to Save Ukraine’s Economy From the War
A top European bank chief weighs in on how to bankroll Ukraine for the war, and reconstruction, ahead.
Putin’s Mobilization Mess Was Years in the Making
Russia can’t recruit, train, equip, or supply new troops. So what’s the plan?
Russia’s Army Keeps Collapsing After Falling Back in Kherson
Ukraine has made huge inroads in the south and east.
Mobilization Can’t Save Russia’s War
Russian troops are being trained to be cannon fodder.