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
How to Avoid the Dark Ages of Arms Control
There are two possible pathways after Ukraine. One of them is harrowing.
Russians Likely to Encounter Growing Guerrilla Warfare in Ukraine
Kyiv says it plans to launch a coordinated campaign.
Russia’s War Is the End of Magical Thinking
The Davos view of globalization is dead—and that’s a good thing.
Russia Prepares Destructive Cyberattacks
So far, Moscow’s forays in cyberspace have been as ineffective as its frontal assaults—but that could change.
The Problem With Coverage of Women in War
Stereotypes “permit and exacerbate conflict,” experts say.
The West Is With Ukraine. The Rest, Not So Much.
Africa and Asia’s long-standing ties to Russia and resentments against Washington keep them on the fence—for now.
Why NATO Should Worry About the Balkans
Moscow is creating a pretext for further meddling in Bosnia.
Why Is the Wartime Press Corps So Hawkish?
The United States’ most reputable media outlets have a long history of tilting toward military action.
For India, Putin’s War Starts to Look Like a Gift
From cheap Russian oil to sudden overtures from China, India’s neutral stance on Ukraine has many benefits.
Ukraine Is Ready for Painful Concessions
The government and its people are recognizing what a cease-fire deal with Russia would really mean.
Russia Claims It Is Open to Peace Negotiations. Few Are Convinced.
The Kremlin could be using talks to buy time and regroup on the battlefield, experts warn.
What Does Russia Want in Ukraine?
Russian officials said they are backing off of Kyiv. But that doesn’t mean the invasion is over.
Ukraine’s War Is Erdogan’s Opportunity
Turkey’s president is seizing on Europe’s crisis to establish his own country’s independent power.
4 Reasons Why Putin’s War Has Changed Big Tech Forever
The conflict has permanently upended how the major platforms do business.
Russia Joins the Asian Club
Even if Russian President Vladimir Putin had never invaded Ukraine, Russia was tilting toward the Asian system.
The Realist Case for a Ukraine Peace Deal
Conflict resolution isn’t just for woolly-headed idealists.