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
Viktor Orban Is the West’s Pro-Putin Outlier
Hungary’s prime minister is committed to splitting the difference between Brussels and Moscow.
Ukrainian Women on the Front Lines but Not in the Headlines
Ukrainian women are at the center of the war—but too often at the margins of public imagination.
The International Brigade 2.0
The foreign volunteers in Ukraine follow those who fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War.
How Putin Bungled His Invasion of Ukraine
Faulty assumptions, terrible logistics, and a ferocious Ukrainian resistance have turned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Ukrainian adventure to ashes—for now.
‘The World Must Know What Happened to Us’
After weeks of siege by the Russians, some in Mariupol are finally escaping the bombs, the burning buildings, and the bodies.
6 Questions About Russia’s War in Ukraine, Answered
Your guide to Foreign Policy’s coverage of the war so far.
Why Putin Probably Won’t Give Up Anytime Soon
History—and Putin’s penchant for risk—suggest he’s likely to dig in his heels.
Republican Senators Block Confirmation of Key Biden Officials, Stymying Ukraine Response
A Democratic lawmaker accuses Sen. Rick Scott of “single-handedly undermining” the United States’ full response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It’s Time to Expand the G-20
The United States should help the body finally live up to its promise.
How Does the Ukraine War End?
The West needs to prepare for a lose-lose cease-fire.
U.N. to Keep Beasley at WFP as Food Crises Roil the World
The head of the United Nations’ top food agency will get a job extension now that Russia’s invasion has put food security at risk for millions.
In Mariupol, Russia’s Barbarity Is Laid Bare
Some civilians have escaped. Thousands have died. This is Putin’s war—and their story.
6 Things NATO Can Do to Help Ukraine Right Now
A no-fly zone is highly escalatory yet unlikely to work. Here are six better options.
The Problem With the Debate Over Helping Ukraine
Ivo Daalder, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, explains why discussions about a no-fly zone over Ukraine are not framed in the right way.
Ukrainian Staff at U.S. Embassy, Left Behind, Say U.S. Is Backtracking on Promises of Support
“It looks as if some officials have already given up on Ukraine,” local staff told the State Department.
Is Biden Getting Sucked Into Putin’s War?
The Ukrainian president’s powerful appeal to Congress could change Washington’s careful calculus.