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
Mohammed bin Salman Has Leverage on Biden—and Is Using It
Saudi Arabia’s cooperation on lowering oil prices will come at the cost of the West’s values.
‘War in Ukraine Means Hunger in Africa’
The International Monetary Fund’s two top leaders discuss the global economic ramifications of Russia’s invasion.
Why the Corporate Flight From Russia Is No Precedent for China
Businesses are unlikely to face similar pressures in an Asian crisis.
Only a Financial NATO Can Win the Economic War
The West’s sanctions abroad will fall short without cooperation on bailouts at home.
Putin Has Coup-Proofed His Regime
Russian security forces are carefully policed for loyalty.
‘The Ukrainians Are Listening’: Russia’s Military Radios Are Getting Owned
Russia’s encrypted military phones aren’t working. So they’ve resorted to stealing phones from Ukrainians.
Putin’s Brutal War Shows the Dilemmas of Nuclear Deterrence
Powerful threats could too easily become real disasters.
Ukraine Should Give Investors Second Thoughts on China
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war has shown autocracies aren’t safe bets.
U.S. Envoy Offers Limited Lifelines to Local Ukraine Embassy Staff
State Department tells local employees it left behind that the U.S. will continue paying them for “as long as possible.”
‘Winging It’: Russia Is Getting Its Generals Killed on the Front Lines
Russian generals have had to lead from the front because its amateur army can’t move otherwise.
Ukraine, Russia, and the Bear Hug of Authoritarianism
Of all the democracies that emerged in the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine has suffered the most from Russian interference.
The Moral Realism of Europe’s Refugee Hypocrisy
The difference between Europe’s treatment of Syrians and Ukrainians is evidence of racism—and reality.
Georgia Threatens to Sue Its Own President Over Her Support for Ukraine
Georgia’s ruling party, if not its populace, wants to appease the Kremlin. Georgia’s president does not.
Lviv Becomes the Center of Ukraine’s Resistance
With the east in flames, the western Ukrainian city houses refugees, aid workers, and diplomats seeking to turn the tide of war.
Putin’s War Is a Death Blow to Nuclear Nonproliferation
Russia has shown that an attacker with nuclear arms is fundamentally safe.
Is an EU Army Coming?
Russia’s war in Ukraine is turning the European Union into a serious military player.