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
U.S. Diplomats Tiptoe Back Into Ukraine—Weeks After Their European Counterparts
Lawmakers push the U.S. State Department to overcome its “bunker mentality,” but in Ukraine, that’s complicated.
Ukraine Faces an Economic Abyss
The West has a vital interest in keeping the country’s wartime economy running.
Putin’s Next Power Play Is a Parade
The Russian leader is expected to use his country’s upcoming World War II Victory Day celebration to stir up support for the bungled war in Ukraine.
Why Washington Should Take Russian Nuclear Threats Seriously
Historically, states have escalated when facing the prospect of imminent defeat—and Putin has a track record of following through on his threats.
Switzerland Flirts With NATO
Russia’s war in Ukraine has some Swiss considering closer cooperation with the alliance—but not membership.
Russia’s War Has Created a Power Vacuum in Europe
Moscow’s war and Berlin’s morally bankrupt response to it leave Europe without a leader.
Dockworkers Worldwide Are Trying to Stop Russia’s War
Manual laborers keep the world moving—and can slow it down.
Yes, the United States Should Weaken Russia
The old approach of outreach and inclusion has failed. In the wake of Russia’s latest invasion, Washington must seek to erode Moscow’s power.
Belarus Is the Other Loser in Putin’s War
Minsk enabled Moscow in its Ukraine war. Now, Belarusians are paying the price.
Russian Troops Are Taking Putin’s Orders to Demilitarize Ukraine Literally
Russian strikes have hammered facilities that produce heavy gear the Ukrainian armed forces desperately need.
Ukraine’s Online Volunteers Go After Russian Targets
Kyiv says it doesn’t endorse cyberattacks—but it’s thankful for them.
The West vs. the Rest
Welcome to the 21st-century Cold War.
‘Stay Down Low’: Ukraine Fears Formidable Russian Air Defenses in the Donbas
Bolstered by the nearby border, Russia is making the fight in the east a no-go zone for Ukrainian air power.
Russia Botched Its Early War Propaganda Campaign, but Now It’s Doubling Down
How Putin’s “zampolits” and the Russian Orthodox Church are spearheading a new agitprop campaign to boost troops’ morale.
Biden’s Dangerous New Ukraine Endgame: No Endgame
With his strategy to “weaken” Russia, the U.S. president may be turning the Ukraine war into a global one.
Is Weakening Russia a Bad Idea?
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s comments raise questions about Washington’s endgame in Ukraine.