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
Where Does Putin’s War Go From Here?
Experts outline five ways Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine might end.
Pentagon Rolls Out Defense Strategy Amid War in Europe
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the Pentagon to tweak its China-focused approach.
Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting for the Legacy of World War II
Both countries draw on potent wartime myths.
Oksana Baulina, Fashion Editor-Turned-Kremlin Scourge, Killed in Kyiv
Russia loses a passionate voice against injustice.
‘An Absolute Effort to Strangle the People in the City’
FP’s Adam Tooze on the economics of Russia’s siege on Mariupol in Ukraine.
Would a Peace Deal Between Russia and Ukraine Do More Harm Than Good?
While a serious negotiated settlement could end Ukrainians’ suffering, a premature peace deal could be the worst possible outcome for Kyiv.
Putin Resorts to Syrian Mercenaries in Ukraine. It’s Not the First Time.
The Kremlin has been recruiting thousands of hardened Syrian fighters to join its war in Ukraine.
A Chance to Fix the Broken Refugee Model
We’ve learned a lot about how not to handle refugee crises.
Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Is Desperate for Help
Russia could destroy Ukrainian history, unless the United States does something about it.
Ukrainian Counterattacks Are Pushing Back Russian Troops
“As we see, their Army is bullshit,” one Ukrainian official said.
Fleeing Ukraine’s Last Safe Haven
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have fled to Lviv since the war began. But Russian attacks are getting closer.
Putin Has Popped the EU Defense Bubble
No, the European Union cannot make the continent secure.
Learning the Right Cybersecurity Lessons From Putin
Does Russia’s restraint in Ukraine so far confirm that the digital domain isn’t especially useful for warfighting?
Russia’s Invasion Unleashes ‘Perfect Storm’ in Global Agriculture
Curtailed harvests and scarcer fertilizer all but promise hunger and hardship for tens of millions.
The EU Can Walk a Tightrope on Admitting Ukraine
Brussels should learn from its experience in the Western Balkans.
Prosecuting Putin
Bringing the Russian president to trial will be a challenge. But war crimes lawyers are raring to go.